Dry Ridge City

Grant, Kentucky· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dry Ridge City is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 55.9% in KY)
Dam Length305 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDKY01142

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 13, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

CITY OF DRY RIDGE

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dry Ridge City?

Dry Ridge City 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 Dry Ridge City?

Dry Ridge City is owned by CITY OF DRY RIDGE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dry Ridge City?

Dry Ridge City serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dry Ridge City?

Dry Ridge City has a dam height of 32 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 Dry Ridge City last inspected?

Dry Ridge City was last inspected on April 13, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.