Donaldson Creek FRS No 5a
Key Takeaway
Donaldson Creek FRS No 5a is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 20.2% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 1,280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00240 |
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
DONALDSON CREEK CONS. DIST.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Donaldson Creek FRS No 5a?
Donaldson Creek FRS No 5a 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 Donaldson Creek FRS No 5a?
Donaldson Creek FRS No 5a is owned by DONALDSON CREEK CONS. DIST. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Donaldson Creek FRS No 5a built?
Donaldson Creek FRS No 5a was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Donaldson Creek FRS No 5a?
Donaldson Creek FRS No 5a serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Donaldson Creek FRS No 5a?
Donaldson Creek FRS No 5a has a dam height of 23 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 Donaldson Creek FRS No 5a last inspected?
Donaldson Creek FRS No 5a was last inspected on April 16, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.