Mt Sterling Golf Course Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mt Sterling Golf Course Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 37.3% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00730 |
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
MOUNT STERLING GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mt Sterling Golf Course Lake Dam?
Mt Sterling Golf Course 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 Mt Sterling Golf Course Lake Dam?
Mt Sterling Golf Course Lake Dam is owned by MOUNT STERLING GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mt Sterling Golf Course Lake Dam built?
Mt Sterling Golf Course Lake Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Mt Sterling Golf Course Lake Dam?
Mt Sterling Golf Course 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 Mt Sterling Golf Course Lake Dam?
Mt Sterling Golf Course Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Mt Sterling Golf Course Lake Dam last inspected?
Mt Sterling Golf Course Lake Dam was last inspected on September 21, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.