Big Reedy Creek Frs No 9
Big Reedy Creek Frs No 9 is an earth dam located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Big Reedy Creek Frs No 9
The primary purpose of Big Reedy Creek Frs No 9 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 Edmonson County Soil Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Big Reedy Creek near Big Reedy.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 885 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,420 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 05/02/2017.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Edmonson |
| Nearest City | Big Reedy |
| River/Stream | Big Reedy Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.30673, -86.44968 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 885 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,420 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,420 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | EDMONSON COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00197 |
| Federal ID | KY00197 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |