Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake

TRIB-DESSERTER CREEK· Daviess, Kentucky· Built 1962· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 11.4% in KY)
Dam Length490 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage88 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDKY00467

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 16, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

MARK SHIVELY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake?

Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake 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 Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake?

Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake is owned by MARK SHIVELY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake built?

Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake?

Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake 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 Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake?

Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake has a dam height of 20 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 Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake last inspected?

Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake was last inspected on March 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.