Rob Fork Fresh Water Impoundment
Rob Fork Fresh Water Impoundment is an earth dam located in Pike County, Kentucky. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Rob Fork Fresh Water Impoundment
The primary purpose of Rob Fork Fresh Water Impoundment 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 Cam Mining Llc (private).
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet.
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.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| Nearest City | Penny |
| Coordinates | 37.33944, -82.52778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CAM Mining LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00767 |
| Federal ID | KY00767 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |