Daviess Cnty Landfill Sed Pond
Key Takeaway
Daviess Cnty Landfill Sed Pond is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 2.5% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 2,180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01132 |
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
DAVIESS COUNTY LANDFILL
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Daviess Cnty Landfill Sed Pond?
Daviess Cnty Landfill Sed Pond 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 Daviess Cnty Landfill Sed Pond?
Daviess Cnty Landfill Sed Pond is owned by DAVIESS COUNTY LANDFILL (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Daviess Cnty Landfill Sed Pond built?
Daviess Cnty Landfill Sed Pond was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Daviess Cnty Landfill Sed Pond?
Daviess Cnty Landfill Sed Pond 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 Daviess Cnty Landfill Sed Pond?
Daviess Cnty Landfill Sed Pond has a dam height of 15 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 Daviess Cnty Landfill Sed Pond last inspected?
Daviess Cnty Landfill Sed Pond was last inspected on July 2, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.