Skinframe Creek Impoundment
Key Takeaway
Skinframe Creek Impoundment is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 53.5% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 364 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00171 |
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
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Skinframe Creek Impoundment?
Skinframe Creek Impoundment 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 Skinframe Creek Impoundment?
Skinframe Creek Impoundment is owned by COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Skinframe Creek Impoundment built?
Skinframe Creek Impoundment 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 Skinframe Creek Impoundment?
Skinframe Creek Impoundment 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 Skinframe Creek Impoundment?
Skinframe Creek Impoundment has a dam height of 31 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 Skinframe Creek Impoundment last inspected?
Skinframe Creek Impoundment was last inspected on March 27, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.