New Springfield Reservoir Dam
New Springfield Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Kentucky, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About New Springfield Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of New Springfield Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Springfield (local government). It impounds the Cartwright Creek near Valley Hill.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 445 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 710 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/07/2025.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Valley Hill |
| River/Stream | Cartwright Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.67278, -85.25361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 710 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 710 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 571 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF SPRINGFIELD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00100 |
| Federal ID | KY00100 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |