John Thomas Lake Dam
John Thomas Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Kentucky, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About John Thomas Lake Dam
The primary purpose of John Thomas Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Thomas (private). It impounds the Benson Creek near Avenstoke.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2008, 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.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Anderson |
| Nearest City | Avenstoke |
| River/Stream | Benson Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.08760, -85.00095 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHN THOMAS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01226 |
| Federal ID | KY01226 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |