Colony Unit 4, located in Fayette, Kentucky, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1997 for recreational purposes.
Wind
Humidity
With a height of 18 feet and a length of 400 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 4.6 acres for recreational activities. The dam is regulated by the KY Division of Water and has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment in September 2017 determining its condition as satisfactory, despite its high hazard potential.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 70 feet, and its risk assessment is moderate (3). While the dam meets guidelines for emergency action plans, there is no information available on the preparation of inundation maps or the implementation of risk management measures. The dam's designer, Clay Collins, P.E. from Eagle Engineering in Lexington, KY, has played a key role in ensuring the structural integrity of Colony Unit 4 for the safety and enjoyment of water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO WOLF RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
18 |