Tennessee Gas Company Lake Dam

TRIB-TYGARTS CREEK· Greenup, Kentucky· Built 1950· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Tennessee Gas Company Lake Dam 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 17 ft (taller than 5% in KY)
Dam Length2,606 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDKY00490

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 27, 2007
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tennessee Gas Company Lake Dam?

Tennessee Gas Company 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 Tennessee Gas Company Lake Dam?

Tennessee Gas Company Lake Dam is owned by TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tennessee Gas Company Lake Dam built?

Tennessee Gas Company Lake 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 Tennessee Gas Company Lake Dam?

Tennessee Gas Company Lake Dam 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 Tennessee Gas Company Lake Dam?

Tennessee Gas Company Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Tennessee Gas Company Lake Dam last inspected?

Tennessee Gas Company Lake Dam was last inspected on September 27, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.