Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam
Key Takeaway
Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam is classified as significant hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 9.8% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00085 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BEAM GLOBAL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam?
Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam?
Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam is owned by BEAM GLOBAL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam built?
Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam?
Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam?
Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam last inspected?
Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam was last inspected on January 31, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.