Reid Ash Pond
Reid Ash Pond is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Kentucky, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Reid Ash Pond
Reid Ash Pond is a dam in Henderson, Kentucky. The dam is owned by Big Rivers Electric Corporation (private). It impounds the Groves Creek near Curdsville.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 3,118 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2017.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Curdsville |
| River/Stream | Groves Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.64722, -87.50611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,118 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00855 |
| Federal ID | KY00855 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |