Dam No. 5n
Dam No. 5n is an earth dam located in Perry County, Kentucky. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Dam No. 5n
Dam No. 5n is a dam in Perry, Kentucky. The dam is owned by Pine Branch Mining, Llc (private).
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet.
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.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Chavies |
| Coordinates | 37.32167, -83.36389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Pine Branch Mining, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY83538 |
| Federal ID | KY83538 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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