Dewey Dam - Brandykeg Dike

Kentucky — Floyd County — JOHNS CREEK OF LEVISA FORK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyFloyd
RiverJOHNS CREEK OF LEVISA FORK
Coordinates37.68735, -82.72653

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length315 ft
NID Storage31,000 acre-ft
Max Storage31,000 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 21, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Other NameDewey 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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