Richard Detzel Dam
Richard Detzel Dam is an earth dam located in Owen County, Kentucky, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Richard Detzel Dam
The primary purpose of Richard Detzel Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard Detzel (private). It impounds the Eagle Creek near No Town.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 02/20/2017.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Owen |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Eagle Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.47927, -84.63093 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RICHARD DETZEL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00839 |
| Federal ID | KY00839 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |