Dewey Dam - Brandykeg Dike
Dewey Dam - Brandykeg Dike is an earth dam located in Floyd County, Kentucky, built in 1950. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Dewey Dam - Brandykeg Dike
The primary purpose of Dewey Dam - Brandykeg Dike 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 Usace - Huntington District (federal). It impounds the Johns Creek Of Levisa Fork near Prestonsburg.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 31,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/21/2023.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% 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 | Floyd |
| Nearest City | Prestonsburg |
| River/Stream | Johns Creek Of Levisa Fork |
| Coordinates | 37.68735, -82.72653 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31,000 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Huntington District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY03029 |
| Federal ID | KY03029S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |