Lg & E Trimble Cnty Sta Ash Dam
Lg & E Trimble Cnty Sta Ash Dam is an earth dam located in Trimble County, Kentucky, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lg & E Trimble Cnty Sta Ash Dam
Lg & E Trimble Cnty Sta Ash Dam is a dam in Trimble, Kentucky. The dam is owned by Louisville Gas & Electric (private). It impounds the Tr-ohio near No Town.
The dam stands 100 feet tall and stretches 9,000 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/19/2017.
At 100 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Trimble |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Tr-ohio |
| Coordinates | 38.59333, -85.41778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 100 ft |
| Dam Height | 100 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00928 |
| Federal ID | KY00928 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |