East Fork Pond River Frs No 11
East Fork Pond River Frs No 11 is an earth dam located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About East Fork Pond River Frs No 11
The primary purpose of East Fork Pond River Frs No 11 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 Muhlenberg County Soil Conservation District (local government). It impounds the E. Fork Pond River near Fies.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 657 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 02/09/2017.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest City | Fies |
| River/Stream | E. Fork Pond River |
| Coordinates | 37.16899, -87.23520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 657 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 657 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MUHLENBERG COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00296 |
| Federal ID | KY00296 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |