Goode Pay Dam
Key Takeaway
Goode Pay Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 49% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00518 |
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
JAMES W. ELLIOTT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Goode Pay Dam?
Goode Pay 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 Goode Pay Dam?
Goode Pay Dam is owned by JAMES W. ELLIOTT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Goode Pay Dam built?
Goode Pay Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Goode Pay Dam?
Goode Pay 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 Goode Pay Dam?
Goode Pay Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Goode Pay Dam last inspected?
Goode Pay Dam was last inspected on December 15, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.