Schroeder Dam
Schroeder Dam is an earth dam located in McCracken County, Kentucky, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Schroeder Dam
The primary purpose of Schroeder Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William Schroeder (private). It impounds the Garrison Creek (mile 0.3) near No Town.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 47 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 893 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/05/2018.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | McCracken |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Garrison Creek (mile 0.3) |
| Coordinates | 37.02500, -88.51667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 893 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 893 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 348 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WILLIAM SCHROEDER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01129 |
| Federal ID | KY01129 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |