Lake Forest Golf Course No 2
Key Takeaway
Lake Forest Golf Course No 2 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 41.6% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01101 |
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
LAKE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB, INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Forest Golf Course No 2?
Lake Forest Golf Course No 2 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 Forest Golf Course No 2?
Lake Forest Golf Course No 2 is owned by LAKE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB, INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Forest Golf Course No 2 built?
Lake Forest Golf Course No 2 was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Forest Golf Course No 2?
Lake Forest Golf Course No 2 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 Lake Forest Golf Course No 2?
Lake Forest Golf Course No 2 has a dam height of 28 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 Forest Golf Course No 2 last inspected?
Lake Forest Golf Course No 2 was last inspected on July 5, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.