Providence City Dam (new) is an earth dam located in Webster County, Kentucky, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 830 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Providence City Dam (new)
The primary purpose of Providence City Dam (new) 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 Tradewater River near Bellville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 830 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 628 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2024.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Bellville |
| River/Stream | Tradewater River |
| Coordinates | 37.37583, -87.79694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 628 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 628 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Providence |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00193 |
| Federal ID | KY00193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |