Robert Smith Dam
Robert Smith Dam is an earth dam located in Spencer County, Kentucky. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Robert Smith Dam
The primary purpose of Robert Smith Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert And Jeanie Smith (private).
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Spencer |
| Coordinates | 38.08046, -85.39797 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert and Jeanie Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01254 |
| Federal ID | KY01254 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |