Jim Beam Distillery Dam(new) is an earth dam located in Bullitt County, Kentucky, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 825 ft long, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Jim Beam Distillery Dam(new)
Jim Beam Distillery Dam(new) is a dam in Bullitt, Kentucky. The dam is owned by Beam Global (private). It impounds the Long Lick Creek near Clermont.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 825 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/31/2018.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bullitt |
| Nearest City | Clermont |
| River/Stream | Long Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.92361, -85.65444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Beam Global |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00388 |
| Federal ID | KY00388 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |