Larue Helm Farm Lake Dam
Larue Helm Farm Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Boyle County, Kentucky, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Larue Helm Farm Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Larue Helm Farm Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bruce Helm (private). It impounds the Chaplin River near Perryville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/08/2016.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Boyle |
| Nearest City | Perryville |
| River/Stream | Chaplin River |
| Coordinates | 37.64627, -84.93779 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BRUCE HELM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00386 |
| Federal ID | KY00386 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |