Bennetts Branch Slurry Dam is an earth dam located in Whitley County, Kentucky. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 340 ft340 ft tall and 1,360 ft long, taller than 99% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against the Statue of Liberty, 305 ft ground to torch; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bennetts Branch Slurry Dam
The primary purpose of Bennetts Branch Slurry Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Alden Resources, LLC (private).
The dam stands 340 feet tall and stretches 1,360 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,487 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
At 340 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kentucky dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Whitley |
| Nearest City | Gatliff |
| Coordinates | 36.68389, -84.00000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 340 ft |
| Dam Height | 340 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,360 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,487 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,487 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Alden Resources, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY83499 |
| Federal ID | KY83499 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |