Britton Branch Refuse Dam

Leslie, Kentucky· Earth· 250 ft tall
High Hazard Water Supply Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Britton Branch Refuse Dam is classified as high hazard in Kentucky. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 250 ft (taller than 95.6% in KY)
Dam Length940 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage6.1K acre-ft
NID IDKY83526

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Bledsoe Coal Corporation

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Britton Branch Refuse Dam?

Britton Branch Refuse Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Britton Branch Refuse Dam?

Britton Branch Refuse Dam is owned by Bledsoe Coal Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Britton Branch Refuse Dam?

Britton Branch Refuse Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Britton Branch Refuse Dam?

Britton Branch Refuse Dam has a dam height of 250 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.