Mud River Frs No 43
Mud River Frs No 43 is an earth dam located in Butler County, Kentucky, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mud River Frs No 43
The primary purpose of Mud River Frs No 43 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 Butler County Soil Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Mud River near Forgys Mill.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 | Butler |
| Nearest City | Forgys Mill |
| River/Stream | Mud River |
| Coordinates | 37.07391, -86.86324 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUTLER 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 | KY00351 |
| Federal ID | KY00351 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |