Minerich Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Kentucky, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Minerich Dam
The primary purpose of Minerich Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Minerich (private).
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/14/2017.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Madison |
| Coordinates | 37.70694, -84.39722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert Minerich |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01178 |
| Federal ID | KY01178 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |