Moonbow
Moonbow is an earth dam located in Whitley County, Kentucky, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Moonbow
The primary purpose of Moonbow 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 37 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 06/06/2018.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Whitley |
| Coordinates | 36.84029, -84.30746 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00739 |
| Federal ID | KY00739 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |