Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam is classified as high hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 31 ft (taller than 53.5% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01004 |
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
CITY OF LAGRANGE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam?
Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam 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 Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam?
Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam is owned by CITY OF LAGRANGE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam built?
Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam?
Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam 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 Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam?
Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam last inspected?
Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam was last inspected on August 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.