Marty Hood Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Marty Hood Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 41.6% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01233 |
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
MARTY HOOD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Marty Hood Lake Dam?
Marty Hood Lake 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 Marty Hood Lake Dam?
Marty Hood Lake Dam is owned by MARTY HOOD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Marty Hood Lake Dam built?
Marty Hood Lake Dam was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Marty Hood Lake Dam?
Marty Hood Lake 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 Marty Hood Lake Dam?
Marty Hood Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Marty Hood Lake Dam last inspected?
Marty Hood Lake Dam was last inspected on September 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.