Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1
Key Takeaway
Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 72.8% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00035 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BUTLER COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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Low Hazard 31 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1?
Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1?
Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1 is owned by BUTLER COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1 built?
Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1 was completed in 1968, making it 58 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1?
Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1?
Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1 has a dam height of 40 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1 last inspected?
Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1 was last inspected on May 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.