Rob Fork Fresh Water Impoundment

Rob Fork Fresh Water Impoundment is an earth dam located in Pike County, Kentucky. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Rob Fork Fresh Water Impoundment

The primary purpose of Rob Fork Fresh Water Impoundment 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 Cam Mining Llc (private).

The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet.

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.

At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyPike
Nearest CityPenny
Coordinates37.33944, -82.52778

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length300 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage53 acre-ft
Max Storage53 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCAM Mining LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00767
Federal IDKY00767
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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