English Dam
English Dam is an earth dam located in Oldham County, Kentucky, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About English Dam
The primary purpose of English Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Herbert T. English (private). It impounds the Trib. Harrods Ck near No Town.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/23/2018.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Oldham |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Trib. Harrods Ck |
| Coordinates | 38.37444, -85.56056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HERBERT T. ENGLISH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01080 |
| Federal ID | KY01080 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |