E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond
Key Takeaway
E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond is classified as high hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 112 ft (taller than 93.8% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 3,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 718 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01213 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
KENTUCKY UTILITIES COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond?
E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond?
E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond is owned by KENTUCKY UTILITIES COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond built?
E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond?
E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond 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 E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond?
E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond has a dam height of 112 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 E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond last inspected?
E.W. Brown Auxiliary Ash Pond was last inspected on February 8, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.