Salt Lick Creek Watershed FRS 4
Key Takeaway
Salt Lick Creek Watershed FRS 4 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 55.9% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00743 |
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
SALT LICK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Salt Lick Creek Watershed FRS 4?
Salt Lick Creek Watershed FRS 4 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 Salt Lick Creek Watershed FRS 4?
Salt Lick Creek Watershed FRS 4 is owned by SALT LICK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Salt Lick Creek Watershed FRS 4 built?
Salt Lick Creek Watershed FRS 4 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Salt Lick Creek Watershed FRS 4?
Salt Lick Creek Watershed FRS 4 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Salt Lick Creek Watershed FRS 4?
Salt Lick Creek Watershed FRS 4 has a dam height of 32 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 Salt Lick Creek Watershed FRS 4 last inspected?
Salt Lick Creek Watershed FRS 4 was last inspected on November 21, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.