Ken Brad
Ken Brad is an earth dam located in Powell County, Kentucky, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Ken Brad
The primary purpose of Ken Brad is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal).
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 267 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 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 significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/27/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Powell |
| Coordinates | 37.75486, -83.69264 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 267 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00724 |
| Federal ID | KY00724 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |