Caney Creek Frs 9
Caney Creek Frs 9 is an earth dam located in Grayson County, Kentucky, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Caney Creek Frs 9
The primary purpose of Caney Creek Frs 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 Caney Creek Watershed Conservancy District (local government). It impounds the Caney Creek near Goffs-vicinity.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/16/2025.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Grayson |
| Nearest City | Goffs-vicinity |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.39725, -86.55357 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CANEY CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00205 |
| Federal ID | KY00205 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |