Hickory Pay Lake (Upper)
Key Takeaway
Hickory Pay Lake (Upper) is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 2.5% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00588 |
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
NEAL HORTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hickory Pay Lake (Upper)?
Hickory Pay Lake (Upper) 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 Pay Lake (Upper)?
Hickory Pay Lake (Upper) is owned by NEAL HORTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hickory Pay Lake (Upper) built?
Hickory Pay Lake (Upper) was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Pay Lake (Upper)?
Hickory Pay Lake (Upper) 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 Pay Lake (Upper)?
Hickory Pay Lake (Upper) has a dam height of 15 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 Pay Lake (Upper) last inspected?
Hickory Pay Lake (Upper) was last inspected on April 5, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.