Echo Dam
Key Takeaway
Echo Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 59.2% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00586 |
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
TOMMY DAVIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Echo Dam?
Echo 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 Echo Dam?
Echo Dam is owned by TOMMY DAVIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Echo Dam built?
Echo Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Echo Dam?
Echo 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 Echo Dam?
Echo Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Echo Dam last inspected?
Echo Dam was last inspected on June 17, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.