Mcclellan Pruitt Lake Dam
Mcclellan Pruitt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Kentucky, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcclellan Pruitt Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mcclellan Pruitt 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 Mcclellan Pruitt (private). It impounds the Caney Fork -os near Ruth.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 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.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | Ruth |
| River/Stream | Caney Fork -os |
| Coordinates | 37.11815, -84.60327 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 348 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Mcclellan Pruitt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00570 |
| Federal ID | KY00570 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |