Mud River Frs 42
Mud River Frs 42 is an earth dam located in Butler County, Kentucky, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mud River Frs 42
The primary purpose of Mud River Frs 42 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 Mud River Wscd (local government). It impounds the Tr- Biggerstaff Creek near Forgys Mill.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Forgys Mill |
| River/Stream | Tr- Biggerstaff Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.06839, -86.86193 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 864 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Mud River WSCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00350 |
| Federal ID | KY00350 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |