Bennett Dam, also known as Bennett Lake, is a private dam located in Bullitt, Kentucky, specifically in the city of CUPIO.
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The dam was completed in 1957 and has a height of 22 feet and a length of 500 feet. It serves as a crucial structure along the TR-KNOB CREEK river, with a normal storage capacity of 43.3 million gallons and a maximum storage capacity of 80 million gallons.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Bennett Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor as of the last inspection in April 2018. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating potential vulnerabilities that may need to be addressed in the future.
With its unique design as an earth dam and uncontrolled spillway type, Bennett Dam stands as a significant water resource structure in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in the dam's history, construction, and ongoing management to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community and ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KNOB CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
22 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Salt River Rec Area
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salt river recreation park
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South Harrison Co Park
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