West Fork Pond River FRS 12
Key Takeaway
West Fork Pond River FRS 12 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 55.9% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00257 |
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
CHRISTIAN COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of West Fork Pond River FRS 12?
West Fork Pond River FRS 12 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 West Fork Pond River FRS 12?
West Fork Pond River FRS 12 is owned by CHRISTIAN COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was West Fork Pond River FRS 12 built?
West Fork Pond River FRS 12 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 West Fork Pond River FRS 12?
West Fork Pond River FRS 12 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is West Fork Pond River FRS 12?
West Fork Pond River FRS 12 has a dam height of 32 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 West Fork Pond River FRS 12 last inspected?
West Fork Pond River FRS 12 was last inspected on March 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.