Hickory Hills Country Club Dam

CARPENTER CREEK· Casey, Kentucky· Built 1968· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hickory Hills Country Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 33.2% in KY)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDKY00220

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 6, 2007
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

HICKORY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hickory Hills Country Club Dam?

Hickory Hills Country Club 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 Hickory Hills Country Club Dam?

Hickory Hills Country Club Dam is owned by HICKORY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hickory Hills Country Club Dam built?

Hickory Hills Country Club Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Hickory Hills Country Club Dam?

Hickory Hills Country Club 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 Hickory Hills Country Club Dam?

Hickory Hills Country Club Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Hickory Hills Country Club Dam last inspected?

Hickory Hills Country Club Dam was last inspected on September 6, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.