Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam, also known as Clermont Lake, is a private-owned structure located in Bullitt County, Kentucky.


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Summary

Built in 1940, this Earth type dam stands at 19 feet high and spans 340 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Kentucky Division of Water, ensuring that it meets safety standards and operates effectively.

Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with a significant hazard potential. The last inspection conducted in January 2018 revealed the need for maintenance and improvement to address safety concerns. The dam's risk assessment is classified as moderate, indicating a need for risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Jim Beam Distillery Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and regulation of critical infrastructure to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources.

Year Completed

1940

Dam Length

340

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

CAVE HOLLOW BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Drainage Area

0.27

Nid Storage

100

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

19
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.