Hidden Hollow Dam
Hidden Hollow Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Kentucky, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hidden Hollow Dam
The primary purpose of Hidden Hollow Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr. Homer Turner (private). It impounds the Elk Lick Creek near No Town.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 232 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/16/2017.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Elk Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.91698, -84.37530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 232 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MR. HOMER TURNER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01064 |
| Federal ID | KY01064 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |