Monterra Dam
Monterra Dam is an earth dam located in Nelson County, Kentucky, built in 2007. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Monterra Dam
The primary purpose of Monterra Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Patrick Dougherty (private).
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 868 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 445 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
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 10/25/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Nelson |
| Nearest City | Lebanon Junction |
| Coordinates | 37.79444, -85.71667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 868 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 445 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 445 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PATRICK DOUGHERTY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01211 |
| Federal ID | KY01211 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |