Tk Jessup Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Tk Jessup Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 72.8% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00961 |
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
T. K. JESSUP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tk Jessup Lake Dam?
Tk Jessup 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 Tk Jessup Lake Dam?
Tk Jessup Lake Dam is owned by T. K. JESSUP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tk Jessup Lake Dam built?
Tk Jessup Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Tk Jessup Lake Dam?
Tk Jessup 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 Tk Jessup Lake Dam?
Tk Jessup Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Tk Jessup Lake Dam last inspected?
Tk Jessup Lake Dam was last inspected on November 15, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.