Stone Creek Farm Dam
Key Takeaway
Stone Creek Farm Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 49% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 744 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 546 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01184 |
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
JACK NEWCOMB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stone Creek Farm Dam?
Stone Creek Farm 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 Stone Creek Farm Dam?
Stone Creek Farm Dam is owned by JACK NEWCOMB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stone Creek Farm Dam built?
Stone Creek Farm Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Stone Creek Farm Dam?
Stone Creek Farm 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 Stone Creek Farm Dam?
Stone Creek Farm Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Stone Creek Farm Dam last inspected?
Stone Creek Farm Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.