Mud River Frs No 32
Mud River Frs No 32 is an earth dam located in Logan County, Kentucky, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mud River Frs No 32
The primary purpose of Mud River Frs No 32 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Logan County Soil Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Mc Adoo Creek near Rochester.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 487 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/10/2017.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Logan |
| Nearest City | Rochester |
| River/Stream | Mc Adoo Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.94213, -86.91380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 487 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 487 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LOGAN COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00027 |
| Federal ID | KY00027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |