Jack Baker Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Jack Baker Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 27% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00889 |
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
CEDAR LAKE HOMEOWNERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jack Baker Lake Dam?
Jack Baker Lake 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 Jack Baker Lake Dam?
Jack Baker Lake Dam is owned by CEDAR LAKE HOMEOWNERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jack Baker Lake Dam built?
Jack Baker Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Jack Baker Lake Dam?
Jack Baker Lake 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 Jack Baker Lake Dam?
Jack Baker Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Jack Baker Lake Dam last inspected?
Jack Baker Lake Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.