Silver Beach Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Silver Beach Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 41.6% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00965 |
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
LARRY ALLEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Silver Beach Lake Dam?
Silver Beach Lake 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 Silver Beach Lake Dam?
Silver Beach Lake Dam is owned by LARRY ALLEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Silver Beach Lake Dam built?
Silver Beach Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Silver Beach Lake Dam?
Silver Beach Lake 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 Silver Beach Lake Dam?
Silver Beach Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Silver Beach Lake Dam last inspected?
Silver Beach Lake Dam was last inspected on April 3, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.