Ikerd Farms Lake Dam
Ikerd Farms Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Kentucky, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ikerd Farms Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ikerd Farms Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jerry & Bobby Ikerd (private). It impounds the Woodall Branch near Hammons Camp.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 645 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 04/23/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | Hammons Camp |
| River/Stream | Woodall Branch |
| Coordinates | 37.11389, -84.31889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JERRY & BOBBY IKERD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00815 |
| Federal ID | KY00815 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |