River View Fresh Water Lake 01i

Union, Kentucky· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

River View Fresh Water Lake 01i is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 1.1% in KY)
Dam Length2,400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage635 acre-ft
NID IDKY83485

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

River View Coal, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of River View Fresh Water Lake 01i?

River View Fresh Water Lake 01i 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 River View Fresh Water Lake 01i?

River View Fresh Water Lake 01i is owned by River View Coal, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of River View Fresh Water Lake 01i?

River View Fresh Water Lake 01i serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is River View Fresh Water Lake 01i?

River View Fresh Water Lake 01i has a dam height of 13 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.