Fox Creek FRS No 1
Key Takeaway
Fox Creek FRS No 1 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 66.5% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 548 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00278 |
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
FOX CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Fox Creek FRS No 1?
Fox 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 Fox Creek FRS No 1?
Fox Creek FRS No 1 is owned by FOX CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fox Creek FRS No 1 built?
Fox Creek FRS No 1 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Fox Creek FRS No 1?
Fox 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 Fox Creek FRS No 1?
Fox Creek FRS No 1 has a dam height of 36 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 Fox Creek FRS No 1 last inspected?
Fox Creek FRS No 1 was last inspected on March 28, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.