Little Kentucky River FRS No 5b
Key Takeaway
Little Kentucky River FRS No 5b is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 78.7% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00279 |
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
HENRY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Kentucky River FRS No 5b?
Little Kentucky River FRS No 5b 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 Little Kentucky River FRS No 5b?
Little Kentucky River FRS No 5b is owned by HENRY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Kentucky River FRS No 5b built?
Little Kentucky River FRS No 5b was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Little Kentucky River FRS No 5b?
Little Kentucky River FRS No 5b serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Kentucky River FRS No 5b?
Little Kentucky River FRS No 5b has a dam height of 44 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 Little Kentucky River FRS No 5b last inspected?
Little Kentucky River FRS No 5b was last inspected on August 13, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.