East Fork Pond River Frs No 1b
East Fork Pond River Frs No 1b is an earth dam located in Todd County, Kentucky, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About East Fork Pond River Frs No 1b
The primary purpose of East Fork Pond River Frs No 1b 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 Todd County Soil Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Pond River near Kirkmansville-vicinity.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,123 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/15/2017.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Todd |
| Nearest City | Kirkmansville-vicinity |
| River/Stream | Pond River |
| Coordinates | 36.99167, -87.21278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TODD COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00195 |
| Federal ID | KY00195 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |