Firebrook No 2
Firebrook No 2 is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Kentucky, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Firebrook No 2
The primary purpose of Firebrook No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Firebrook Estates & Oaks Property Management (private). It impounds the South Elkhorn Creek near Lexington.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/16/2017.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Lexington |
| River/Stream | South Elkhorn Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.99283, -84.59015 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FIREBROOK ESTATES & OAKS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01076 |
| Federal ID | KY01076 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |