Caney Creek Frs 12
Caney Creek Frs 12 is an earth dam located in Grayson County, Kentucky, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Caney Creek Frs 12
The primary purpose of Caney Creek Frs 12 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 White Run.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,080 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 72 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,288 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Grayson |
| Nearest City | White Run |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.44722, -86.61766 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,080 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 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 | KY00281 |
| Federal ID | KY00281 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |