Lake Buck
Key Takeaway
Lake Buck 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 | 22 ft (taller than 16.8% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1993 |
| NID ID | KY00848 |
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
Blue Grass Army Depot
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Buck?
Lake Buck 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 Lake Buck?
Lake Buck is owned by Blue Grass Army Depot (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Buck built?
Lake Buck 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 Lake Buck?
Lake Buck serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Buck?
Lake Buck has a dam height of 22 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 Lake Buck last inspected?
Lake Buck was last inspected on November 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.