Dixie Stock Farm Dam
Key Takeaway
Dixie Stock Farm Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 6.5% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00625 |
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
HERBERT MACKEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dixie Stock Farm Dam?
Dixie Stock Farm 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 Dixie Stock Farm Dam?
Dixie Stock Farm Dam is owned by HERBERT MACKEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dixie Stock Farm Dam built?
Dixie Stock Farm Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Dixie Stock Farm Dam?
Dixie Stock Farm Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dixie Stock Farm Dam?
Dixie Stock Farm Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Dixie Stock Farm Dam last inspected?
Dixie Stock Farm Dam was last inspected on July 12, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.