Pine Knob Dam
Key Takeaway
Pine Knob 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 | 25 ft (taller than 27% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 295 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00140 |
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
JAMES D. FISHER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pine Knob Dam?
Pine Knob 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 Pine Knob Dam?
Pine Knob Dam is owned by JAMES D. FISHER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pine Knob Dam built?
Pine Knob 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 Pine Knob Dam?
Pine Knob 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 Pine Knob Dam?
Pine Knob Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Pine Knob Dam last inspected?
Pine Knob Dam was last inspected on May 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.