PANBOWL LAKE - KY00108-3457
Dam Name: PANBOWL LAKE
State: KY
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 03/02/2021
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Excessive/Increased Seepage
Incident Mechanism 2Slope Stability
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDKY00108-3457
Incident DescriptionSlope failure due to seepage from river back into reservoir due to high river levels
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
Fatalities (Number)
Number of People EvacuatedUnknown
Number of Habitable Structures EvacuatedUnknown
Number of Habitable Structures FloodedUnknown
Other Infrastructure Impacts
Economic Damages (in $)
Response
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeS
Dam TypeER
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPY
Dam Height46 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)6200.00
Surface Area (acres)98.00
Year Completed1961
NID NumberKY00108
River NameN. FORK KENTUCKY RIVER
Latitude37.5584
Longitude-83.3696
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)KY DIVISION OF WATER
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesKY Dam Safety
