Ol Alexander Dam
Ol Alexander Dam is an earth dam located in Woodford County, Kentucky, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ol Alexander Dam
The primary purpose of Ol Alexander Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Airdire Annex (private). It impounds the Kentucky River near Wallace.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 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 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 07/08/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Woodford |
| Nearest City | Wallace |
| River/Stream | Kentucky River |
| Coordinates | 38.10490, -84.71593 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | AIRDIRE ANNEX |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/08/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00525 |
| Federal ID | KY00525 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |