Charles Mitchell Farm Dam
Charles Mitchell Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Scott County, Kentucky, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Charles Mitchell Farm Dam
The primary purpose of Charles Mitchell Farm Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by William B. Harrigan (private). It impounds the Goose Creek Offstream near New Zion-vicinity.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 04/30/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | New Zion-vicinity |
| River/Stream | Goose Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 38.19975, -84.44845 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WILLIAM B. HARRIGAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00537 |
| Federal ID | KY00537 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |