Riggs Lake Dam

Kentucky — Jefferson County — FLOYDS FORK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyJefferson
RiverFLOYDS FORK
Coordinates38.19609, -85.51435

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length480 ft
NID Storage78 acre-ft
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 27, 2012
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMATHIS, RIGGS, & PRATHER PSC
Other NameRiggs 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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