Herbert Bird Dam
Key Takeaway
Herbert Bird Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 11.4% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00832 |
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
HERBERT BIRD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Herbert Bird Dam?
Herbert Bird 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 Herbert Bird Dam?
Herbert Bird Dam is owned by HERBERT BIRD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Herbert Bird Dam built?
Herbert Bird 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 Herbert Bird Dam?
Herbert Bird Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Herbert Bird Dam?
Herbert Bird Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Herbert Bird Dam last inspected?
Herbert Bird Dam was last inspected on February 6, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.