Firebrook No 2
Key Takeaway
Firebrook No 2 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 9.8% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01076 |
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
FIREBROOK ESTATES & OAKS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Firebrook No 2?
Firebrook No 2 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 Firebrook No 2?
Firebrook No 2 is owned by FIREBROOK ESTATES & OAKS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Firebrook No 2 built?
Firebrook No 2 was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Firebrook No 2?
Firebrook No 2 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 Firebrook No 2?
Firebrook No 2 has a dam height of 19 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 Firebrook No 2 last inspected?
Firebrook No 2 was last inspected on November 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.