Buckeye Creek Dam
Buckeye Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Kentucky. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Buckeye Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Buckeye Creek Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Blue Diamond Coal Co. (private).
The dam stands 300 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 16,108 acre-feet.
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.
At 300 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Perry |
| Nearest City | Jeff |
| Coordinates | 37.22222, -83.12222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 300 ft |
| Dam Height | 300 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,108 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Blue Diamond Coal Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY83518 |
| Federal ID | KY83518 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |