Chamberlain Branch Frs 1
Chamberlain Branch Frs 1 is an earth dam located in Estill County, Kentucky. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Chamberlain Branch Frs 1
The primary purpose of Chamberlain Branch Frs 1 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 Estill County Fiscal Court (local government). It impounds the Chamberlain Br. near No Town.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 11/13/2025.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kentucky dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Estill |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Chamberlain Br. |
| Coordinates | 37.69180, -83.95443 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Estill County Fiscal Court |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01032 |
| Federal ID | KY01032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |