Langhufer No 1
Key Takeaway
Langhufer No 1 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 53.5% in KY) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01013 |
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
BRENDA LONGHOFER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Langhufer No 1?
Langhufer No 1 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 Langhufer No 1?
Langhufer No 1 is owned by BRENDA LONGHOFER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Langhufer No 1 built?
Langhufer No 1 was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Langhufer No 1?
Langhufer No 1 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 Langhufer No 1?
Langhufer No 1 has a dam height of 31 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 Langhufer No 1 last inspected?
Langhufer No 1 was last inspected on July 2, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.