Upper Douglas Structure Number 1
Key Takeaway
Upper Douglas Structure Number 1 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 76.3% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 339 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00732 |
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
Fort Knox
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Douglas Structure Number 1?
Upper Douglas Structure Number 1 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 Upper Douglas Structure Number 1?
Upper Douglas Structure Number 1 is owned by Fort Knox (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Douglas Structure Number 1 built?
Upper Douglas Structure Number 1 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Upper Douglas Structure Number 1?
Upper Douglas Structure Number 1 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 Upper Douglas Structure Number 1?
Upper Douglas Structure Number 1 has a dam height of 42 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 Upper Douglas Structure Number 1 last inspected?
Upper Douglas Structure Number 1 was last inspected on May 30, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.