Green Bottom Ash Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Green Bottom Ash Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 46.4% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 3,270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00980 |
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
WESTERN KENTUCKY ENERGY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Green Bottom Ash Pond Dam?
Green Bottom Ash Pond 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 Green Bottom Ash Pond Dam?
Green Bottom Ash Pond Dam is owned by WESTERN KENTUCKY ENERGY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Green Bottom Ash Pond Dam built?
Green Bottom Ash Pond Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Green Bottom Ash Pond Dam?
Green Bottom Ash Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Green Bottom Ash Pond Dam?
Green Bottom Ash Pond Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Green Bottom Ash Pond Dam last inspected?
Green Bottom Ash Pond Dam was last inspected on June 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.