Kentucky Horse Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Kentucky Horse Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 1.1% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00558 |
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
KENTUCKY HORSE PARK
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Kentucky Horse Park Dam?
Kentucky Horse Park 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 Horse Park Dam?
Kentucky Horse Park Dam is owned by KENTUCKY HORSE PARK (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kentucky Horse Park Dam built?
Kentucky Horse Park Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Horse Park Dam?
Kentucky Horse Park 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 Kentucky Horse Park Dam?
Kentucky Horse Park Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Horse Park Dam last inspected?
Kentucky Horse Park Dam was last inspected on August 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.