MUD River Frs 23 is an earth dam located in Logan County, Kentucky, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 560 ft long, taller than 55% 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 MUD River Frs 23
The primary purpose of MUD River Frs 23 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 Logan County Soil Conservation District (local government). It impounds the MUD River near Russellville-area.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/10/2017.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Logan |
| Nearest City | Russellville-area |
| River/Stream | MUD River |
| Coordinates | 36.88349, -86.82699 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Logan County Soil Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00356 |
| Federal ID | KY00356 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |