Little Camp Slurry Impoundment
Key Takeaway
Little Camp Slurry Impoundment is classified as high hazard in Kentucky. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 320 ft (taller than 97.2% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.1K acre-ft |
| NID ID | KY83505 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Covol Fuels No. 3, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Camp Slurry Impoundment?
Little Camp Slurry Impoundment is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Little Camp Slurry Impoundment?
Little Camp Slurry Impoundment is owned by Covol Fuels No. 3, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Little Camp Slurry Impoundment?
Little Camp Slurry Impoundment serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Camp Slurry Impoundment?
Little Camp Slurry Impoundment has a dam height of 320 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.