William L Shadoan Dam
William L Shadoan Dam is an earth dam located in Ballard County, Kentucky, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About William L Shadoan Dam
The primary purpose of William L Shadoan Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William Shadoan (private). It impounds the Cane Creek near No Town.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 01/11/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ballard |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.98445, -89.08683 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WILLIAM SHADOAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00838 |
| Federal ID | KY00838 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |