Natural Bridge State Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Natural Bridge State Park Lake Dam 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 | 12 ft (taller than 0.9% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00069 |
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
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Natural Bridge State Park Lake Dam?
Natural Bridge State Park 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 Natural Bridge State Park Lake Dam?
Natural Bridge State Park Lake Dam is owned by COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Natural Bridge State Park Lake Dam built?
Natural Bridge State Park Lake Dam 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 Natural Bridge State Park Lake Dam?
Natural Bridge State Park 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 Natural Bridge State Park Lake Dam?
Natural Bridge State Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Natural Bridge State Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Natural Bridge State Park Lake Dam was last inspected on August 23, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.