Valley Creek Mps 4
Valley Creek Mps 4 is an earth dam located in Hardin County, Kentucky, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Valley Creek Mps 4
The primary purpose of Valley Creek Mps 4 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 Elizabethtown (local government). It impounds the Freeman Creek near Elizabethtown.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 160 acres, has a storage capacity of 1,830 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2025.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% 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 | Hardin |
| Nearest City | Elizabethtown |
| River/Stream | Freeman Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.71500, -85.87028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,830 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,830 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 160 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF ELIZABETHTOWN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00034 |
| Federal ID | KY00034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |