Et Reed Dam
Et Reed Dam is an earth dam located in Owen County, Kentucky, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Et Reed Dam
The primary purpose of Et Reed Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Michael Smith (private). It impounds the Paynes Run Creek near New Columbus-vicinity.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/20/2017.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Owen |
| Nearest City | New Columbus-vicinity |
| River/Stream | Paynes Run Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.47354, -84.61257 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MICHAEL SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00418 |
| Federal ID | KY00418 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |