Fern Creek Sportsman Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Fern Creek Sportsman Club 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 | 25 ft (taller than 27% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00594 |
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
FERN CREEK SPORTSMAN CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fern Creek Sportsman Club Dam?
Fern Creek 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 Fern Creek Sportsman Club Dam?
Fern Creek Sportsman Club Dam is owned by FERN CREEK SPORTSMAN CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fern Creek Sportsman Club Dam built?
Fern Creek Sportsman Club 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 Fern Creek Sportsman Club Dam?
Fern Creek 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 Fern Creek Sportsman Club Dam?
Fern Creek Sportsman Club Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Fern Creek Sportsman Club Dam last inspected?
Fern Creek Sportsman Club Dam was last inspected on November 14, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.