Lower Douglas Structure No 2
Key Takeaway
Lower Douglas Structure No 2 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 53 ft (taller than 85.5% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 76 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2006 |
| NID ID | KY00875 |
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
Fort Knox
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Douglas Structure No 2?
Lower Douglas Structure 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 Lower Douglas Structure No 2?
Lower Douglas Structure No 2 is owned by Fort Knox (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Douglas Structure No 2 built?
Lower Douglas Structure No 2 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Lower Douglas Structure No 2?
Lower Douglas Structure 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 Lower Douglas Structure No 2?
Lower Douglas Structure No 2 has a dam height of 53 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 Lower Douglas Structure No 2 last inspected?
Lower Douglas Structure No 2 was last inspected on May 30, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.