Heaven Hill Distillery Dam
Key Takeaway
Heaven Hill Distillery Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 63.7% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00615 |
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
HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Heaven Hill Distillery Dam?
Heaven Hill Distillery 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 Heaven Hill Distillery Dam?
Heaven Hill Distillery Dam is owned by HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Heaven Hill Distillery Dam built?
Heaven Hill Distillery Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Heaven Hill Distillery Dam?
Heaven Hill Distillery 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 Heaven Hill Distillery Dam?
Heaven Hill Distillery 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 Heaven Hill Distillery Dam last inspected?
Heaven Hill Distillery Dam was last inspected on July 7, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.