Hematite Dam
Hematite Dam is an earth dam located in Trigg County, Kentucky, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hematite Dam
The primary purpose of Hematite Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Long Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 98 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 695 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/06/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Trigg |
| River/Stream | Long Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.89795, -88.04267 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 695 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 695 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 396 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 98 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00174 |
| Federal ID | KY00174 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |