Tw Samuels Distillery Dam No 2
Tw Samuels Distillery Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Nelson County, Kentucky, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tw Samuels Distillery Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Tw Samuels Distillery Dam No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Knollwood Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-cox Creek near Lenore.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 04/20/2017.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Nelson |
| Nearest City | Lenore |
| River/Stream | Tr-cox Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.90556, -85.55750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KNOLLWOOD FARMS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00621 |
| Federal ID | KY00621 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |