Caney Creek Frs 7
Caney Creek Frs 7 is an earth dam located in Grayson County, Kentucky, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Caney Creek Frs 7
The primary purpose of Caney Creek Frs 7 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 Caney Creek Watershed Conservancy District (local government). It impounds the Buck Creek near Spring Lick.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,058 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,619 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 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 04/16/2025.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Grayson |
| Nearest City | Spring Lick |
| River/Stream | Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.42843, -86.51603 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,058 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,619 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,619 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CANEY CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00819 |
| Federal ID | KY00819 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |