Lotus Lake (Lower) Dam
Key Takeaway
Lotus Lake (Lower) Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 4.2% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 211 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00709 |
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
FOUR ROSES DISTILLERY, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lotus Lake (Lower) Dam?
Lotus Lake (Lower) 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 Lotus Lake (Lower) Dam?
Lotus Lake (Lower) Dam is owned by FOUR ROSES DISTILLERY, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lotus Lake (Lower) Dam built?
Lotus Lake (Lower) Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Lotus Lake (Lower) Dam?
Lotus Lake (Lower) Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lotus Lake (Lower) Dam?
Lotus Lake (Lower) Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Lotus Lake (Lower) Dam last inspected?
Lotus Lake (Lower) Dam was last inspected on January 31, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.