Sand Ripple Farm Lake Dam
Sand Ripple Farm Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Kentucky, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sand Ripple Farm Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sand Ripple Farm Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by E.h. Taylor (private). It impounds the Sand Ripple Creek -os near Gest.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 246 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Gest |
| River/Stream | Sand Ripple Creek -os |
| Coordinates | 38.34349, -84.92186 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 246 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 288 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | E.H. Taylor |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00369 |
| Federal ID | KY00369 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |