Paradise Dam

Kentucky — Hardin County — TR-ROLLING FORK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyHardin
RiverTR-ROLLING FORK
Coordinates37.81343, -85.74165

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length850 ft
NID Storage145 acre-ft
Max Storage145 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 12, 2007
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTOM DONES
Other NameParadise Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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