S Fork Beargrass Ck Dry Bed Dam
Key Takeaway
S Fork Beargrass Ck Dry Bed Dam is classified as high hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. 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 | 60 ft (taller than 87.6% in KY) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01003 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
LOUISVILLE METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of S Fork Beargrass Ck Dry Bed Dam?
S Fork Beargrass Ck Dry Bed Dam 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 S Fork Beargrass Ck Dry Bed Dam?
S Fork Beargrass Ck Dry Bed Dam is owned by LOUISVILLE METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was S Fork Beargrass Ck Dry Bed Dam built?
S Fork Beargrass Ck Dry Bed Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 S Fork Beargrass Ck Dry Bed Dam?
S Fork Beargrass Ck Dry Bed Dam 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 S Fork Beargrass Ck Dry Bed Dam?
S Fork Beargrass Ck Dry Bed Dam has a dam height of 60 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 S Fork Beargrass Ck Dry Bed Dam last inspected?
S Fork Beargrass Ck Dry Bed Dam was last inspected on October 19, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.