S-Tree Fish and Game Club Lake Dam, located in Jackson, Kentucky, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Built in 1970 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and has a length of 190 feet, providing a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. The dam sits on Gravel Lick Branch and is part of the Nashville District within the USDA NRCS.
With a hazard potential categorized as significant and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition assessment is currently not available. Despite lacking certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan and inundation maps, the dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 12 feet, and outlet gates are also uncontrolled. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 144 cubic feet per second, serving as a critical water resource for the surrounding area.
As a vital recreational facility, the S-Tree Fish and Game Club Lake Dam plays a key role in providing water storage and outdoor enjoyment for the community of Loam. With its historical significance dating back to the 1970s, the dam continues to be maintained by private ownership, contributing to the conservation and regulation of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
190 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
Gravel Lick Branch |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.24 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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S-Tree Campground FREE
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S-Tree Campground
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S - Tree Rec Area
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Turkey Foot Campground
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Turkey Foot Campground FREE
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Turkey Foot Rec Area
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