Mirror Lake (lower) Dam
Mirror Lake (lower) Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mirror Lake (lower) Dam
The primary purpose of Mirror Lake (lower) Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Louisville Metro Parks (local government). It impounds the Tr-shinks Branch near Seatonville.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Seatonville |
| River/Stream | Tr-shinks Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.16837, -85.51610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00600 |
| Federal ID | KY00600 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |