Buechel Basin #3 Dam
Buechel Basin #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, built in 2015. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buechel Basin #3 Dam
The primary purpose of Buechel Basin #3 Dam 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 Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (local government).
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 3,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 212 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2015, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Louisville |
| Coordinates | 38.17856, -85.68326 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LOUISVILLE METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01229 |
| Federal ID | KY01229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |