Cowbell Reservoir Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMadison
Nearest CityBIGHILL
River/StreamCOWBELL CREEK
Coordinates37.53919, -84.22790

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length540 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage625 acre-ft
Max Storage625 acre-ft
Normal Storage456 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBerea Municipal Utilities
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/29/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00071
Federal IDKY00071
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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