Reformatory Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyOldham
Nearest CityHARRODS CREEK
River/StreamCEDAR CREEK
Coordinates38.40056, -85.44000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage900 acre-ft
Max Storage900 acre-ft
Normal Storage599 acre-ft
Surface Area54 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/01/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00007
Federal IDKY00007
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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