Hydro Flo

Hydro Flo is an earth dam located in Wolfe County, Kentucky, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Hydro Flo

The primary purpose of Hydro Flo 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 Usda Fs (federal).

The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 135 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 08/15/2016.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyWolfe
Coordinates37.71784, -83.69553

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length235 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area135 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerUSDA FS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/15/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00723
Federal IDKY00723
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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