Lincoln Homestead Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Lincoln Homestead Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 33.2% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01110 |
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
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lincoln Homestead Dam No 2?
Lincoln Homestead Dam 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 Lincoln Homestead Dam No 2?
Lincoln Homestead Dam No 2 is owned by COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lincoln Homestead Dam No 2 built?
Lincoln Homestead Dam No 2 was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Lincoln Homestead Dam No 2?
Lincoln Homestead Dam 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 Lincoln Homestead Dam No 2?
Lincoln Homestead Dam No 2 has a dam height of 26 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 Lincoln Homestead Dam No 2 last inspected?
Lincoln Homestead Dam No 2 was last inspected on December 8, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.