Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam
Key Takeaway
Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 63.7% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00543 |
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
HANCOCK COUNTY FISH-GAME ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam?
Hancock Cnty Fish & Game 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 Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam?
Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam is owned by HANCOCK COUNTY FISH-GAME ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam built?
Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam?
Hancock Cnty Fish & Game 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 Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam?
Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam last inspected?
Hancock Cnty Fish & Game Dam was last inspected on May 8, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.