Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 1.1% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00131 |
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
LARUE COUNTY SPORTSMAN CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam?
Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake 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 Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam?
Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam is owned by LARUE COUNTY SPORTSMAN CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam built?
Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam?
Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake 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 Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam?
Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam last inspected?
Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.