Game Farm Upper Dam

Kentucky — Franklin County — BENSON CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyFranklin
RiverBENSON CREEK
Coordinates38.17361, -84.92361

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length620 ft
NID Storage49 acre-ft
Max Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 14, 2024
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Other NameGame Farm Lake (Upper)

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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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