Joe Guy Hagan Dam
Joe Guy Hagan Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Joe Guy Hagan Dam
The primary purpose of Joe Guy Hagan Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joe Guy Hagan (private). It impounds the Tr-pope Lick Creek near Shepherdsville.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 455 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/15/2024.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Shepherdsville |
| River/Stream | Tr-pope Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.22790, -85.51540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 455 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOE GUY HAGAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00867 |
| Federal ID | KY00867 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |