Brushy Fork Slurry Dam
Key Takeaway
Brushy Fork Slurry 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 | 332 ft (taller than 97.4% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.6K acre-ft |
| NID ID | KY83581 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Enterprise Mining Company, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brushy Fork Slurry Dam?
Brushy Fork Slurry 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 Brushy Fork Slurry Dam?
Brushy Fork Slurry Dam is owned by Enterprise Mining Company, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Brushy Fork Slurry Dam?
Brushy Fork Slurry 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 Brushy Fork Slurry Dam?
Brushy Fork Slurry Dam has a dam height of 332 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.