Lake Malone Development (Lower) Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Malone Development (Lower) Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 37.3% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00673 |
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 MALONE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Malone Development (Lower) Dam?
Lake Malone Development (Lower) 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 Lake Malone Development (Lower) Dam?
Lake Malone Development (Lower) Dam is owned by LAKE MALONE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Malone Development (Lower) Dam built?
Lake Malone Development (Lower) 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 Lake Malone Development (Lower) Dam?
Lake Malone Development (Lower) 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 Lake Malone Development (Lower) Dam?
Lake Malone Development (Lower) Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Malone Development (Lower) Dam last inspected?
Lake Malone Development (Lower) Dam was last inspected on August 7, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.