Carcass Branch Fresh Water Impoundment
Carcass Branch Fresh Water Impoundment is an earth dam located in Martin County, Kentucky. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Carcass Branch Fresh Water Impoundment
The primary purpose of Carcass Branch Fresh Water Impoundment is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Revelation Energy, Llc (private).
The dam stands 73 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
At 73 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kentucky dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Martin |
| Nearest City | Mcclure |
| Coordinates | 37.74917, -82.49167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Revelation Energy, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00821 |
| Federal ID | KY00821 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |