Big Muddy Creek Frs No 1
Big Muddy Creek Frs No 1 is an earth dam located in Butler County, Kentucky, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Big Muddy Creek Frs No 1
The primary purpose of Big Muddy 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 Butler County Soil Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Muddy Creek near Mining City.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 63 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2017.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Mining City |
| River/Stream | Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.03637, -86.77857 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUTLER COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00035 |
| Federal ID | KY00035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |