Providence City Dam (old)
Providence City Dam (old) is an earth dam located in Webster County, Kentucky, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Providence City Dam (old)
The primary purpose of Providence City Dam (old) 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 Providence (local government). It impounds the Owens Creek near Bellville.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 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 06/22/2017.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Bellville |
| River/Stream | Owens Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.38610, -87.78600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF PROVIDENCE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00192 |
| Federal ID | KY00192 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |