Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 3 (South)
Key Takeaway
Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 3 (South) is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 49% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 459 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00144 |
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
CITY OF MADISONVILLE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 3 (South)?
Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 3 (South) 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 Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 3 (South)?
Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 3 (South) is owned by CITY OF MADISONVILLE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 3 (South) built?
Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 3 (South) was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 3 (South)?
Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 3 (South) 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 Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 3 (South)?
Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 3 (South) has a dam height of 30 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 Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 3 (South) last inspected?
Madisonville Reservoir Dam No 3 (South) was last inspected on March 17, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.