Ensign Bickford Dam

Kentucky — Muhlenberg County — TRIB-THOMPSON CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMuhlenberg
RiverTRIB-THOMPSON CREEK
Coordinates37.24167, -87.29389

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length550 ft
NID Storage118 acre-ft
Max Storage118 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 22, 2008
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1995
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerENSIGN-BICKFORD INC
Other NameEnsign Bickford 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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