Feltner 4h Camp Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Feltner 4h Camp Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 23.9% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00105 |
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
KENTUCKY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Feltner 4h Camp Lake Dam?
Feltner 4h Camp Lake 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 Feltner 4h Camp Lake Dam?
Feltner 4h Camp Lake Dam is owned by KENTUCKY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Feltner 4h Camp Lake Dam built?
Feltner 4h Camp Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Feltner 4h Camp Lake Dam?
Feltner 4h Camp Lake 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 Feltner 4h Camp Lake Dam?
Feltner 4h Camp Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Feltner 4h Camp Lake Dam last inspected?
Feltner 4h Camp Lake Dam was last inspected on May 15, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.