Mud River Mps 2a
Mud River Mps 2a is an earth dam located in Logan County, Kentucky, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mud River Mps 2a
The primary purpose of Mud River Mps 2a 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 City Of Russellville (local government). It impounds the Mud River near No Town.
The dam stands 68 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 147 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,020 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/08/2025.
At 68 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Logan |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Mud River |
| Coordinates | 36.89627, -86.94990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,020 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,020 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,265 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 147 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF RUSSELLVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00023 |
| Federal ID | KY00023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |