Mt Gilead Lake Dam

Kentucky — Monroe County — BARREN RIVER

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMonroe
RiverBARREN RIVER
Coordinates36.74806, -85.70639

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length480 ft
NID Storage162 acre-ft
Max Storage162 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 25, 2011
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRANDALL BUSHONG
Other NameMt. Gilead 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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