Estill Cnty Sportsman Club Dam

TR-POSSUM RUN· Estill, Kentucky· Built 1968· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Estill Cnty Sportsman Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 37.3% in KY)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDKY00628

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 4, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

ESTILL COUNTY SPORTSMAN CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Estill Cnty Sportsman Club Dam?

Estill Cnty Sportsman Club 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 Estill Cnty Sportsman Club Dam?

Estill Cnty Sportsman Club Dam is owned by ESTILL COUNTY SPORTSMAN CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Estill Cnty Sportsman Club Dam built?

Estill Cnty Sportsman Club Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Estill Cnty Sportsman Club Dam?

Estill Cnty Sportsman Club 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 Estill Cnty Sportsman Club Dam?

Estill Cnty Sportsman Club Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Estill Cnty Sportsman Club Dam last inspected?

Estill Cnty Sportsman Club Dam was last inspected on March 4, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.