Western Kentucky Poultry Lake Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Western Kentucky Poultry Lake Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 5% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00962 |
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
CAL-MAINE FOODS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Western Kentucky Poultry Lake Dam No 1?
Western Kentucky Poultry Lake Dam No 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 Western Kentucky Poultry Lake Dam No 1?
Western Kentucky Poultry Lake Dam No 1 is owned by CAL-MAINE FOODS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Western Kentucky Poultry Lake Dam No 1 built?
Western Kentucky Poultry Lake Dam No 1 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Western Kentucky Poultry Lake Dam No 1?
Western Kentucky Poultry Lake Dam No 1 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 Western Kentucky Poultry Lake Dam No 1?
Western Kentucky Poultry Lake Dam No 1 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 Western Kentucky Poultry Lake Dam No 1 last inspected?
Western Kentucky Poultry Lake Dam No 1 was last inspected on November 15, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.