Briggs Lake Dam

Kentucky — Logan County — MUD RIVER

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLogan
RiverMUD RIVER
Coordinates36.88802, -86.83300

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage385 acre-ft
Max Storage385 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 22, 2013
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1945
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Other NameBriggs 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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