Somerset Reservoir Dam
Somerset Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Kentucky, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Somerset Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Somerset Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr. J. S. Ikerd (private). It impounds the Pitman Creek near Ruth.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/10/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | Ruth |
| River/Stream | Pitman Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.11180, -84.59071 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MR. J. S. IKERD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00129 |
| Federal ID | KY00129 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |