Pigeon Roost Creek Mps 1
Pigeon Roost Creek Mps 1 is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Kentucky, built in 1995. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pigeon Roost Creek Mps 1
The primary purpose of Pigeon Roost Creek Mps 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 Mckee (local government). It impounds the Trib. Pigeon Roost Ck. near Mckee.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 753 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 11/13/2025.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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 | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Mckee |
| River/Stream | Trib. Pigeon Roost Ck. |
| Coordinates | 37.46140, -83.97812 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 753 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 753 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF MCKEE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01122 |
| Federal ID | KY01122 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |