Donaldson Creek Frs No 6a
Donaldson Creek Frs No 6a is an earth dam located in Caldwell County, Kentucky, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Donaldson Creek Frs No 6a
The primary purpose of Donaldson Creek Frs No 6a 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 Calloway County Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Donaldson Creek near Rufus-vicinity.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,080 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/27/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Caldwell |
| Nearest City | Rufus-vicinity |
| River/Stream | Donaldson Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.21000, -87.86000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,080 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CALLOWAY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00241 |
| Federal ID | KY00241 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |