Hank Whitman Dam
Hank Whitman Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Kentucky, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hank Whitman Dam
The primary purpose of Hank Whitman Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr. Hank Whitman (private). It impounds the Jacks Creek near No Town.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 163 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 08/16/2017.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Jacks Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.87833, -84.40194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MR. HANK WHITMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01158 |
| Federal ID | KY01158 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |