Kytc Bioretention Dam
Key Takeaway
Kytc Bioretention Dam is classified as high hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 78.7% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01224 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Kytc Bioretention Dam?
Kytc Bioretention Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Kytc Bioretention Dam?
Kytc Bioretention Dam is owned by KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kytc Bioretention Dam built?
Kytc Bioretention Dam was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Kytc Bioretention Dam?
Kytc Bioretention Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kytc Bioretention Dam?
Kytc Bioretention Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Kytc Bioretention Dam last inspected?
Kytc Bioretention Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2024. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.