Kentucky Mulch Dam
Kentucky Mulch Dam is an earth dam located in Powell County, Kentucky, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kentucky Mulch Dam
Kentucky Mulch Dam is a dam in Powell, Kentucky. The dam is owned by Red River Hardwood Inc (private). It impounds the Bush Creek near Clay City Area.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2018.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Powell |
| Nearest City | Clay City Area |
| River/Stream | Bush Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.87556, -83.93278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | RED RIVER HARDWOOD INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01078 |
| Federal ID | KY01078 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |