Buechel Basin #3 Dam

Kentucky — Jefferson County

Location

StateKentucky
CountyJefferson
Coordinates38.17856, -85.68326

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length3,600 ft
NID Storage212 acre-ft
Max Storage212 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 30, 2024
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed2015
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerLOUISVILLE METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT
Other NameBuechel Basin #3

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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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