Jim Brown Lake

Kentucky — Mercer County — CHAPLIN RIVER

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMercer
RiverCHAPLIN RIVER
Coordinates37.77054, -84.91268

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 30, 2007
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerERNEST LAND
Other NameBrown 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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