Sun Production Dam
Sun Production Dam is an earth dam located in Powell County, Kentucky. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sun Production Dam
Sun Production Dam is a dam in Powell, Kentucky. The dam is owned by Norman Ledford (private). It impounds the South Fork Red River near No Town.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 11/14/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Powell |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | South Fork Red River |
| Coordinates | 37.72213, -83.71742 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NORMAN LEDFORD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01033 |
| Federal ID | KY01033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |