Don Jenkins Dam

Kentucky — Fayette County — UT TO NORTH ELKHORN CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyFayette
RiverUT TO NORTH ELKHORN CREEK
Coordinates38.06593, -84.37367

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage96 acre-ft
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 16, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2005
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDON AND NANCY JENKINS (859-576-9612)
Other NameJenkins Lake 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.

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