Upper County Squire Dam
Upper County Squire Dam is an earth dam located in Kenton County, Kentucky, built in 1996. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Upper County Squire Dam
The primary purpose of Upper County Squire Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Squire Valley Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Pleasant Run Creek near Villa Hills.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 04/03/2025.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% 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 | Kenton |
| Nearest City | Villa Hills |
| River/Stream | Pleasant Run Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.06569, -84.57626 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SQUIRE VALLEY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01135 |
| Federal ID | KY01135 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |