Jackie Leeg Dam

Henderson, Kentucky· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Jackie Leeg Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 37.3% in KY)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage535 acre-ft
Normal Storage382 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
NID IDKY01245

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

JACKIE LEEG

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jackie Leeg Dam?

Jackie Leeg 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 Jackie Leeg Dam?

Jackie Leeg Dam is owned by JACKIE LEEG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Jackie Leeg Dam?

Jackie Leeg 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 Jackie Leeg Dam?

Jackie Leeg Dam has a dam height of 27 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.

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.