Caney Creek Frs 13 is an earth dam located in Grayson County, Kentucky, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 740 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Caney Creek Frs 13
The primary purpose of Caney Creek Frs 13 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 Caney Creek Watershed Conservancy District (local government). It impounds the South Fork Caney Creek near Caneyville.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 04/16/2025.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Grayson |
| Nearest City | Caneyville |
| River/Stream | South Fork Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.40670, -86.44229 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Caney Creek Watershed Conservancy District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00154 |
| Federal ID | KY00154 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |