Big Reedy Creek FRS No 9
Key Takeaway
Big Reedy Creek FRS No 9 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 11.4% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 885 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00197 |
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
EDMONSON COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Reedy Creek FRS No 9?
Big Reedy Creek FRS No 9 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 Reedy Creek FRS No 9?
Big Reedy Creek FRS No 9 is owned by EDMONSON COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Reedy Creek FRS No 9 built?
Big Reedy Creek FRS No 9 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Reedy Creek FRS No 9?
Big Reedy Creek FRS No 9 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 Reedy Creek FRS No 9?
Big Reedy Creek FRS No 9 has a dam height of 20 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 Reedy Creek FRS No 9 last inspected?
Big Reedy Creek FRS No 9 was last inspected on May 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.