Gallatin Fish & Game Club Lake Dam

TRIB-EAGLE CK.· Gallatin, Kentucky· Built 1947· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Gallatin Fish & Game Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 16.8% in KY)
Dam Length380 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage23 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)
NID IDKY00387

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 15, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

COLUMBIA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gallatin Fish & Game Club Lake Dam?

Gallatin Fish & Game Club 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 Gallatin Fish & Game Club Lake Dam?

Gallatin Fish & Game Club Lake Dam is owned by COLUMBIA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gallatin Fish & Game Club Lake Dam built?

Gallatin Fish & Game Club Lake Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Gallatin Fish & Game Club Lake Dam?

Gallatin Fish & Game Club 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 Gallatin Fish & Game Club Lake Dam?

Gallatin Fish & Game Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Gallatin Fish & Game Club Lake Dam last inspected?

Gallatin Fish & Game Club Lake Dam was last inspected on August 15, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.