Scuffletown Hollow Dam
Key Takeaway
Scuffletown Hollow Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 69.5% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 286 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00018 |
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
DR R. C. TURRELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Scuffletown Hollow Dam?
Scuffletown Hollow 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 Scuffletown Hollow Dam?
Scuffletown Hollow Dam is owned by DR R. C. TURRELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Scuffletown Hollow Dam built?
Scuffletown Hollow Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Scuffletown Hollow Dam?
Scuffletown Hollow 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 Scuffletown Hollow Dam?
Scuffletown Hollow Dam 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 Scuffletown Hollow Dam last inspected?
Scuffletown Hollow Dam was last inspected on June 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.