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The Globe Coal Silt Structure, located in Defeated Creek, Kentucky, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 44 feet and a length of 150 feet.
Completed in 1972 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this structure serves primarily for purposes other than flood control or water supply. It has a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and is situated on Coon Branch, within the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
With a high hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the Globe Coal Silt Structure is a key component in managing water resources in Letcher County, Kentucky. While the condition assessment is not available at this time, the structure's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates are crucial for maintaining water levels and managing potential emergencies. As a vital part of the local water infrastructure, this dam plays a critical role in protecting downstream areas and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
150 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
Coon Branch |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.58 |
Nid Storage |
52 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
44 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Portal 31 RV Park
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Carr Creek State Park
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Littcarr - Carr Creek Lake
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Swindall Campsite
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Cane Patch
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Cane Patch Campground
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Headwaters To Alternative Route 58
Fs Route 700 To Confluence With Clinch River
State Route 72 Bridge To Confluence With Clinch River
Confluence With Guest River To Confluence With Little Stony Creek
Confluence Of White Branch With Russell Fork (And 1 Mile Upstream On Pound River) To Railroad Bridge Crossing Above Elkhorn City