Ryland Lakes Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Ryland Lakes Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 69.5% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00691 |
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
RYLAND LAKES COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ryland Lakes Dam No 1?
Ryland Lakes Dam No 1 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 Ryland Lakes Dam No 1?
Ryland Lakes Dam No 1 is owned by RYLAND LAKES COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ryland Lakes Dam No 1 built?
Ryland Lakes Dam No 1 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Ryland Lakes Dam No 1?
Ryland Lakes Dam No 1 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 Ryland Lakes Dam No 1?
Ryland Lakes Dam No 1 has a dam height of 38 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 Ryland Lakes Dam No 1 last inspected?
Ryland Lakes Dam No 1 was last inspected on July 12, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.