Cap & Ed Hays Dam
Key Takeaway
Cap & Ed Hays Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 6.5% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00626 |
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
DR. DAVID HAYS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cap & Ed Hays Dam?
Cap & Ed Hays 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 Cap & Ed Hays Dam?
Cap & Ed Hays Dam is owned by DR. DAVID HAYS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cap & Ed Hays Dam built?
Cap & Ed Hays Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Cap & Ed Hays Dam?
Cap & Ed Hays 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 Cap & Ed Hays Dam?
Cap & Ed Hays Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Cap & Ed Hays Dam last inspected?
Cap & Ed Hays Dam was last inspected on July 21, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.