Humphrey-clanton Creek Frs 2
Humphrey-clanton Creek Frs 2 is an earth dam located in Ballard County, Kentucky, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Humphrey-clanton Creek Frs 2
The primary purpose of Humphrey-clanton Creek Frs 2 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 Ballard County Soil Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Humphrey-clanton Creek near La Center.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 2,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 02/05/2018.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ballard |
| Nearest City | La Center |
| River/Stream | Humphrey-clanton Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.05993, -88.88041 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BALLARD COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00244 |
| Federal ID | KY00244 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |