Jerry Powell Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Kentucky. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 780 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Jerry Powell Dam
The primary purpose of Jerry Powell Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jerry & Joyce Powell (private).
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 362 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 06/26/2024.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Henry |
| Coordinates | 38.40633, -85.18057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jerry & Joyce Powell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01241 |
| Federal ID | KY01241 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |