Green River Hill Subdivision Dam
Green River Hill Subdivision Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Kentucky, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Green River Hill Subdivision Dam
The primary purpose of Green River Hill Subdivision Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David Spainhoward (private). It impounds the Tr-green River near No Town.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 372 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2017.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Tr-green River |
| Coordinates | 37.85310, -87.41830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 372 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DAVID SPAINHOWARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01016 |
| Federal ID | KY01016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |