Peter Cave Fresh Water Impoundment

Martin, Kentucky· Earth· 290 ft tall

High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Peter Cave Fresh Water Impoundment is classified as high hazard in Kentucky. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	290 ft (taller than 96.6% in KY)
Dam Length	1,300 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	33.6K acre-ft

NID ID	KY83463

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No

State Regulated: No

Ownership

LCC Kentucky LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Peter Cave Fresh Water Impoundment?

Peter Cave Fresh Water Impoundment is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Peter Cave Fresh Water Impoundment?

Peter Cave Fresh Water Impoundment is owned by LCC Kentucky LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Peter Cave Fresh Water Impoundment?

Peter Cave Fresh Water Impoundment 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 Peter Cave Fresh Water Impoundment?

Peter Cave Fresh Water Impoundment has a dam height of 290 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.