Winchester North Effluent Retention Dam
Key Takeaway
Winchester North Effluent Retention Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 66 ft (taller than 89.8% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01097 |
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
WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Winchester North Effluent Retention Dam?
Winchester North Effluent Retention 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 Winchester North Effluent Retention Dam?
Winchester North Effluent Retention Dam is owned by WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Winchester North Effluent Retention Dam built?
Winchester North Effluent Retention Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Winchester North Effluent Retention Dam?
Winchester North Effluent Retention Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Winchester North Effluent Retention Dam?
Winchester North Effluent Retention Dam has a dam height of 66 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 Winchester North Effluent Retention Dam last inspected?
Winchester North Effluent Retention Dam was last inspected on February 26, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.