Woodhaven Country Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Woodhaven Country Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 6.5% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00599 |
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
WOODHAVEN COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Woodhaven Country Club Dam?
Woodhaven Country Club 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 Woodhaven Country Club Dam?
Woodhaven Country Club Dam is owned by WOODHAVEN COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Woodhaven Country Club Dam built?
Woodhaven Country Club Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Woodhaven Country Club Dam?
Woodhaven Country Club 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 Woodhaven Country Club Dam?
Woodhaven Country Club Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Woodhaven Country Club Dam last inspected?
Woodhaven Country Club Dam was last inspected on April 5, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.