Ben Matthews Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyAnderson
Nearest CityNO TOWN
River/StreamPIGEON FORK
Coordinates38.08771, -85.04146

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length228 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerK. GAURI
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/24/2014
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00947
Federal IDKY00947
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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