Gallatin Fish & Game Club Lake Dam
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 Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00387 |
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
COLUMBIA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Private
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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.