Lake Gem

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMadison
Nearest CityKingston
River/StreamHayes Fork
Coordinates37.66478, -84.24087

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage592 acre-ft
Max Storage247 acre-ft
Normal Storage592 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBlue Grass Army Depot
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/24/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY00849
Federal IDKY00849
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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