New Flemingsburg Reservoir Dam
New Flemingsburg Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Fleming County, Kentucky, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About New Flemingsburg Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of New Flemingsburg Reservoir Dam 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 Flemingsburg (local government). It impounds the Fleming Creek near Flemingsburg.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,084 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/13/2025.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kentucky dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Fleming |
| Nearest City | Flemingsburg |
| River/Stream | Fleming Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.42861, -83.75208 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,084 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,084 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 607 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF FLEMINGSBURG |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00263 |
| Federal ID | KY00263 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |