Estill Cnty Sportsman Club Dam
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 Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00628 |
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
ESTILL COUNTY SPORTSMAN CLUB
Private
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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.