Bluegrass Sportsman Club Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Bluegrass Sportsman Club in Jessamine, Kentucky, is a private recreational facility with a Rockfill dam completed in 1991.


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Summary

The dam has a height of 35 feet and a length of 430 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and has a low hazard potential, but its condition assessment is rated as poor as of the last inspection in November 2017.

Despite its poor condition assessment, Bluegrass Sportsman Club remains a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts in the area. The dam's primary purpose is recreation, providing a surface area of 4.7 acres for activities such as fishing and boating. The dam is located on an unnamed tributary in Jessamine County and is under the jurisdiction of the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures.

While Bluegrass Sportsman Club's dam may have some maintenance concerns, its recreational offerings and scenic location make it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region. With its rockfill structure and uncontrolled spillway, the dam provides a peaceful retreat for visitors looking to enjoy the outdoors. As efforts continue to assess and address the dam's condition and risks, the club remains a beloved destination for those seeking a connection to nature and water-based activities in Kentucky.

Year Completed

1991

Dam Length

430

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

UN-NAMED TRIB.

Primary Dam Type

Rockfill

Surface Area

4.7

Drainage Area

0.11

Nid Storage

69

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

35
       
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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.