Bluff Haven Dam
Bluff Haven Dam is an earth dam located in Barren County, Kentucky, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bluff Haven Dam
The primary purpose of Bluff Haven Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tara Estate Inc (private). It impounds the South Fork near Hardcastle.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 485 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 05/17/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Barren |
| Nearest City | Hardcastle |
| River/Stream | South Fork |
| Coordinates | 36.98495, -85.94541 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TARA ESTATE INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00861 |
| Federal ID | KY00861 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |