Matt Dedden Dam
Key Takeaway
Matt Dedden Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 55.9% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01219 |
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
MATT DEDDEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Matt Dedden Dam?
Matt Dedden 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 Matt Dedden Dam?
Matt Dedden Dam is owned by MATT DEDDEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Matt Dedden Dam built?
Matt Dedden Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Matt Dedden Dam?
Matt Dedden 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 Matt Dedden Dam?
Matt Dedden Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Matt Dedden Dam last inspected?
Matt Dedden Dam was last inspected on October 5, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.