Rowdy Branch Dam
Rowdy Branch Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Kentucky. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Rowdy Branch Dam
Rowdy Branch Dam is a dam in Perry, Kentucky. The dam is owned by Pine Branch Mining, Llc (private).
The dam stands 82 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
At 82 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kentucky dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Stacy |
| Coordinates | 37.40361, -83.21528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Pine Branch Mining, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY83539 |
| Federal ID | KY83539 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |