Tk Jessup Lake Dam

Kentucky — Muhlenberg County — ELK POND CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMuhlenberg
RiverELK POND CREEK
Coordinates37.16500, -87.26806

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length560 ft
NID Storage137 acre-ft
Max Storage137 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 15, 2004
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerT. K. JESSUP
Other NameJessup 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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