Fishtrap Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyPike
Nearest CityMILLARD
River/StreamLEVISA FORK OF BIG SANDY RIVER
Coordinates37.43167, -82.41667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height195 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage164,360 acre-ft
Max Storage164,360 acre-ft
Normal Storage37,720 acre-ft
Surface Area1,131 acres
Drainage Area392 sq mi
Max Discharge298,200 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/27/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY03028
Federal IDKY03028
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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