Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 46.4% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00581 |
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
PRESBYTERY OF TRANSYLVANIA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1?
Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1 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 Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1?
Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1 is owned by PRESBYTERY OF TRANSYLVANIA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1 built?
Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1?
Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1 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 Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1?
Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1 has a dam height of 29 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 Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1 last inspected?
Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1 was last inspected on March 4, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.