Don Jenkins Dam
Key Takeaway
Don Jenkins Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 9.8% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01212 |
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
DON AND NANCY JENKINS (859-576-9612)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Don Jenkins Dam?
Don Jenkins 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 Don Jenkins Dam?
Don Jenkins Dam is owned by DON AND NANCY JENKINS (859-576-9612) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Don Jenkins Dam built?
Don Jenkins Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Don Jenkins Dam?
Don Jenkins Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Don Jenkins Dam?
Don Jenkins Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Don Jenkins Dam last inspected?
Don Jenkins Dam was last inspected on August 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.