Big Branch Impoundment
Kentucky, Knott County
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Knott |
| Coordinates | 37.38389, -82.80917 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 304 ft |
| Dam Height | 304 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,160 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,617 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,617 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | - |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | - |
| Inspection Frequency | - |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | - |
| Primary Purpose | Tailings |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | CBD Resources, Inc. |
| Other Name | Motts Branch Refuse Impoundment;National Mines:Big Branch Dam |
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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.