Trailwood Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Trailwood Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 63 ft (taller than 88.9% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 959 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00315 |
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
ANDREW BECK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Trailwood Lake Dam?
Trailwood 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 Trailwood Lake Dam?
Trailwood Lake Dam is owned by ANDREW BECK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Trailwood Lake Dam built?
Trailwood Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Trailwood Lake Dam?
Trailwood 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 Trailwood Lake Dam?
Trailwood Lake Dam has a dam height of 63 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 Trailwood Lake Dam last inspected?
Trailwood Lake Dam was last inspected on December 17, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.