Boots Randolph Golf Course Dam
Key Takeaway
Boots Randolph Golf Course Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 41.6% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 655 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00657 |
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
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Boots Randolph Golf Course Dam?
Boots Randolph Golf Course 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 Boots Randolph Golf Course Dam?
Boots Randolph Golf Course Dam is owned by COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Boots Randolph Golf Course Dam built?
Boots Randolph Golf Course Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Boots Randolph Golf Course Dam?
Boots Randolph Golf Course Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Boots Randolph Golf Course Dam?
Boots Randolph Golf Course Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Boots Randolph Golf Course Dam last inspected?
Boots Randolph Golf Course Dam was last inspected on February 28, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.