East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a
Key Takeaway
East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 69.5% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00283 |
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
MUHLENBERG COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a?
East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a 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 East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a?
East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a is owned by MUHLENBERG COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a built?
East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a?
East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a 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 East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a?
East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a has a dam height of 38 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 East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a last inspected?
East Fork Pond River FRS No 9a was last inspected on February 9, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.