Tank Pond Dam, located in Boyle County, Kentucky, is a gravity dam constructed in 1920 for recreational purposes along Chaplin Creek.
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With a height of 29 feet and a length of 394 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 166 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 129 acre-feet. The dam has a surface area of 12.7 acres and drains a watershed area of 0.68 square miles.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled and has a width of 340 feet, with a high hazard potential and an unsatisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in April 2018. Despite its age, Tank Pond Dam continues to be regulated and inspected by the Kentucky Division of Water to ensure public safety. The dam poses a moderate risk, with emergency action plans yet to be prepared and updated.
Tank Pond Dam is a significant structure in the Louisville District, serving as a popular recreational spot in Perryville. With its historical significance and structural features, the dam stands as a reminder of early 20th-century engineering and the importance of maintaining and regulating water resources in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1920 |
Dam Length |
394 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
CHAPLIN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
12.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.68 |
Nid Storage |
166 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
29 |
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