Jim Beam No 3
Jim Beam No 3 is an earth dam located in Nelson County, Kentucky, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jim Beam No 3
Jim Beam No 3 is a dam in Nelson, Kentucky. The dam is owned by Jim Beam Distillery (private). It impounds the Tr-wilson Creek near No Town.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,060 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 182 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 06/06/2017.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Nelson |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Tr-wilson Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.80940, -85.68080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | JIM BEAM DISTILLERY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01007 |
| Federal ID | KY01007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |