Coleman Station West Ash Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Coleman Station West Ash Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 23.9% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 7,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 941 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | KY01255 |
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
BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Coleman Station West Ash Pond Dam?
Coleman Station West Ash Pond 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 Coleman Station West Ash Pond Dam?
Coleman Station West Ash Pond Dam is owned by BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Coleman Station West Ash Pond Dam?
Coleman Station West Ash Pond Dam 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 Coleman Station West Ash Pond Dam?
Coleman Station West Ash Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 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.