Boontucky Farm Dam
Key Takeaway
Boontucky Farm Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 59.2% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00645 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BILL TERBECK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Boontucky Farm Dam?
Boontucky Farm Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Boontucky Farm Dam?
Boontucky Farm Dam is owned by BILL TERBECK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Boontucky Farm Dam built?
Boontucky Farm Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Boontucky Farm Dam?
Boontucky Farm Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Boontucky Farm Dam?
Boontucky Farm Dam has a dam height of 33 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Boontucky Farm Dam last inspected?
Boontucky Farm Dam was last inspected on December 12, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.