Tradewater River Dam

Kentucky — Christian County — TRADEWATER RIVER

Location

StateKentucky
CountyChristian
RiverTRADEWATER RIVER
Coordinates36.95611, -87.48722

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length720 ft
NID Storage448 acre-ft
Max Storage448 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 24, 2012
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTERRY WELCH
Other NameBuntin 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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