Stewart Creek Frs No 1
Stewart Creek Frs No 1 is an earth dam located in Hopkins County, Kentucky, built in 1985. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stewart Creek Frs No 1
The primary purpose of Stewart Creek Frs No 1 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 City Of Earlington (local government). It impounds the Stewart Creek near Earlington.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 365 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 years old.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/30/2025.
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 | Hopkins |
| Nearest City | Earlington |
| River/Stream | Stewart Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.26479, -87.50759 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF EARLINGTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01041 |
| Federal ID | KY01041 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |