Herbert Bird Dam

Kentucky — Carlisle County — OBION CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyCarlisle
RiverOBION CREEK
Coordinates36.80132, -89.05476

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length460 ft
NID Storage99 acre-ft
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionFebruary 6, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHERBERT BIRD
Other NameBird 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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