Turpin Farm Dam
Turpin Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Owsley County, Kentucky. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Turpin Farm Dam
The primary purpose of Turpin Farm Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 02/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Owsley |
| Coordinates | 37.39811, -83.56747 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01270 |
| Federal ID | KY01270 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |