Upper Tradewater Frs No 10
Upper Tradewater Frs No 10 is an earth dam located in Christian County, Kentucky, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Upper Tradewater Frs No 10
The primary purpose of Upper Tradewater Frs No 10 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 Christian County Soil Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Sandlick Creek near Pod.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 59 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 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 03/15/2017.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Christian |
| Nearest City | Pod |
| River/Stream | Sandlick Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.03477, -87.59386 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CHRISTIAN COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00291 |
| Federal ID | KY00291 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |