Lower Douglas Structure No 2
Lower Douglas Structure No 2 is an earth dam located in Hardin County, Kentucky, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lower Douglas Structure No 2
The primary purpose of Lower Douglas Structure No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fort Knox (federal). It impounds the Douglas Branch near Salt River Past West Point.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 1,750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 76 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,473 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2023.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hardin |
| Nearest City | Salt River Past West Point |
| River/Stream | Douglas Branch |
| Coordinates | 37.82532, -85.89018 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,473 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,473 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,037 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 76 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fort Knox |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00875 |
| Federal ID | KY00875 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |