Hematite Dam

Kentucky — Trigg County — LONG CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyTrigg
RiverLONG CREEK
Coordinates36.89795, -88.04267

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
NID Storage695 acre-ft
Max Storage695 acre-ft
Surface Area98 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 6, 2015
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1939
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSDA FS
Other NameHematite 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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