Champions Golf Course
Key Takeaway
Champions Golf Course is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 9.8% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00605 |
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
CHAMPIONS GOLF COURSE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Champions Golf Course?
Champions Golf Course 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 Champions Golf Course?
Champions Golf Course is owned by CHAMPIONS GOLF COURSE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Champions Golf Course built?
Champions Golf Course was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Champions Golf Course?
Champions Golf Course serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Champions Golf Course?
Champions Golf Course has a dam height of 19 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 Champions Golf Course last inspected?
Champions Golf Course was last inspected on October 3, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.