Coleman Station West Ash Pond Dam

Hancock, Kentucky· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

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 Length7,250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage941 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDKY01255

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.