Stewart Creek Frs No 2

Stewart Creek Frs No 2 is an earth dam located in Hopkins County, Kentucky, built in 1987. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Stewart Creek Frs No 2

The primary purpose of Stewart Creek 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 City Of Earlington (local government). It impounds the Trib-stewart Creek near No Town.

The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 356 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.

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 04/30/2025.

At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% 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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High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyHopkins
Nearest CityNo Town
River/StreamTrib-stewart Creek
Coordinates37.25705, -87.50018

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage356 acre-ft
Max Storage356 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF EARLINGTON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY01047
Federal IDKY01047
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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