East Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond Dam)
Key Takeaway
East Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond Dam) is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 41.6% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 8,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00938 |
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
EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOPERATIVE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of East Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond Dam)?
East Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond 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 East Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond Dam)?
East Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond Dam) is owned by EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOPERATIVE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was East Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond Dam) built?
East Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond 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 East Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond Dam)?
East Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond Dam) serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is East Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond Dam)?
East Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond Dam) has a dam height of 28 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 Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond Dam) last inspected?
East Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond Dam) was last inspected on October 12, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.