East Fork Pond River FRS No 9c

EAST FORK OF POND RIVER· Muhlenberg, Kentucky· Built 1967· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

East Fork Pond River FRS No 9c is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 46.4% in KY)
Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage370 acre-ft
Normal Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDKY00243

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: February 9, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

MUHLENBERG COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of East Fork Pond River FRS No 9c?

East Fork Pond River FRS No 9c 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 East Fork Pond River FRS No 9c?

East Fork Pond River FRS No 9c is owned by MUHLENBERG COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was East Fork Pond River FRS No 9c built?

East Fork Pond River FRS No 9c was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 East Fork Pond River FRS No 9c?

East Fork Pond River FRS No 9c 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 East Fork Pond River FRS No 9c?

East Fork Pond River FRS No 9c has a dam height of 29 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 East Fork Pond River FRS No 9c last inspected?

East Fork Pond River FRS No 9c was last inspected on February 9, 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.