Pantle Dam
Key Takeaway
Pantle Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 2.5% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00504 |
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
C. A. PANTLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pantle Dam?
Pantle 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 Pantle Dam?
Pantle Dam is owned by C. A. PANTLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pantle Dam built?
Pantle Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Pantle Dam?
Pantle 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 Pantle Dam?
Pantle Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Pantle Dam last inspected?
Pantle Dam was last inspected on March 11, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.