Donaldson FRS No 1a
Key Takeaway
Donaldson FRS No 1a is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 67.7% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01046 |
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 WATERSHED C D
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Donaldson FRS No 1a?
Donaldson FRS No 1a 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 FRS No 1a?
Donaldson FRS No 1a is owned by DONALDSON CREEK WATERSHED C D (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Donaldson FRS No 1a built?
Donaldson FRS No 1a was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 FRS No 1a?
Donaldson FRS No 1a 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 FRS No 1a?
Donaldson FRS No 1a has a dam height of 37 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 FRS No 1a last inspected?
Donaldson FRS No 1a was last inspected on March 27, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.