Big Muddy Creek Frs No 2
Big Muddy Creek Frs No 2 is an earth dam located in Butler County, Kentucky, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Big Muddy Creek Frs No 2
The primary purpose of Big Muddy Creek Frs No 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 Butler County Soil Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Big Muddy Creek near Mining City.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 105 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2017.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Mining City |
| River/Stream | Big Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.05651, -86.78815 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUTLER COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00235 |
| Federal ID | KY00235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |