Majestic Oaks Dam
Majestic Oaks Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Kentucky, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Majestic Oaks Dam
The primary purpose of Majestic Oaks Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Majestic Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Long Run Ck near Simpsonville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 03/08/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Simpsonville |
| River/Stream | Long Run Ck |
| Coordinates | 38.20420, -85.38060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MAJESTIC HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01092 |
| Federal ID | KY01092 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |