Ravenna
Ravenna is a dam located in Estill County, Kentucky, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ravenna
Ravenna is a dam in Estill, Kentucky. The dam is owned by Kentucky River Authority (state). It impounds the Kentucky River.
The dam stands 95 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 345 acres, and has a storage capacity of 3,450 acre-feet. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century 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 09/13/2017.
At 95 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Estill |
| River/Stream | Kentucky River |
| Coordinates | 37.67700, -83.94800 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 345 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Kentucky River Authority |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01204 |
| Federal ID | KY01204 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |