East Fork Pond River Frs No 2 is an earth dam located in Todd County, Kentucky, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall and 1,000 ft long, taller than 84% 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 East Fork Pond River Frs No 2
The primary purpose of East Fork Pond River 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 Todd County Soil Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Cow Creek near Kirkmansville-vicinity.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,340 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 02/24/2026.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Todd |
| Nearest City | Kirkmansville-vicinity |
| River/Stream | Cow Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.01583, -87.20778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Todd County Soil Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/24/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00295 |
| Federal ID | KY00295 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |