Tradewater River Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyChristian
Nearest CityPOD
River/StreamTRADEWATER RIVER
Coordinates36.95611, -87.48722

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length720 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage448 acre-ft
Max Storage448 acre-ft
Normal Storage348 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTERRY WELCH
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/24/2012
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00184
Federal IDKY00184
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

North Fork Little River Mps 5 2.3 mi High North Fork Little River Mps 4a 3.0 mi High North Fork Little River Mps 4b 4.1 mi High West Fork Pond River Frs No 2 4.3 mi Low West Fork Pond River Frs 11 4.6 mi Low Echo Lake Dam 4.7 mi Low North Fork Little River Mps 3 5.0 mi High Crofton Lake Dam 5.8 mi Low Upper Tradewater River Frs 7 5.8 mi Low Upper Tradewater Frs No 3 6.4 mi Low