Kentucky Fluorspar Tailings Dam
Key Takeaway
Kentucky Fluorspar Tailings Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 1.7% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00787 |
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
JAMES SPEAKS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kentucky Fluorspar Tailings Dam?
Kentucky Fluorspar Tailings 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 Kentucky Fluorspar Tailings Dam?
Kentucky Fluorspar Tailings Dam is owned by JAMES SPEAKS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kentucky Fluorspar Tailings Dam built?
Kentucky Fluorspar Tailings Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Kentucky Fluorspar Tailings Dam?
Kentucky Fluorspar Tailings 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 Kentucky Fluorspar Tailings Dam?
Kentucky Fluorspar Tailings Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Kentucky Fluorspar Tailings Dam last inspected?
Kentucky Fluorspar Tailings Dam was last inspected on March 27, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.