Herbert Bird Dam
Kentucky — Carlisle County — OBION CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Carlisle |
| River | OBION CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.80132, -89.05476 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | February 6, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1979 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | HERBERT BIRD |
| Other Name | Bird Lake |
Location Map
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.