Lagrange Reservoir (upper) Dam
Lagrange Reservoir (upper) Dam is an earth dam located in Oldham County, Kentucky, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lagrange Reservoir (upper) Dam
The primary purpose of Lagrange Reservoir (upper) Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David Mcroberts (private). It impounds the Harrods Creek near Harrods Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/01/2016.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Oldham |
| Nearest City | Harrods Creek |
| River/Stream | Harrods Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.41750, -85.36917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DAVID MCROBERTS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00008 |
| Federal ID | KY00008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |