Lovely Branch Slurry Dam
Lovely Branch Slurry Dam is an earth dam located in Leslie County, Kentucky. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Lovely Branch Slurry Dam
The primary purpose of Lovely 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 Infinity Energy, Inc. (private).
The dam stands 360 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 7,625 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.
At 360 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 | Leslie |
| Nearest City | Bledsoe |
| Coordinates | 36.96500, -83.30750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 360 ft |
| Dam Height | 360 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,625 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,625 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Infinity Energy, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY83582 |
| Federal ID | KY83582 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |