Caney Creek Mps 2 is an earth dam located in Grayson County, Kentucky, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 672 ft long, taller than 78% 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 Mps 2
The primary purpose of Caney Creek Mps 2 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 City of Caneyville (local government). It impounds the Caney Creek near Caneyville.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 672 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 77 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,167 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/16/2025.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Grayson |
| Nearest City | Caneyville |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.43889, -86.46454 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 672 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,167 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 578 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Caneyville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00206 |
| Federal ID | KY00206 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |