Duncan Nave Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyJessamine
Nearest CityNICHOLASVILLE
River/StreamTR-TOWN FORK
Coordinates37.88658, -84.56705

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage33 acre-ft
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF NICHOLASVILLE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/29/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00607
Federal IDKY00607
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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