Wilson Wyatt Dam
Wilson Wyatt Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Kentucky, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wilson Wyatt Dam
The primary purpose of Wilson Wyatt Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jay Gordon (private). It impounds the Brashears Creek near Rivals.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 05/22/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Rivals |
| River/Stream | Brashears Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.23111, -85.33472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAY GORDON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00639 |
| Federal ID | KY00639 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |