Hell Creek Reservoir

HELL CREEK· Lee, Kentucky· Built 1959· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Hell Creek Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 46.4% in KY)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage76 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDKY00576

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: June 3, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

CHARLES PERDUE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hell Creek Reservoir?

Hell Creek Reservoir 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 Hell Creek Reservoir?

Hell Creek Reservoir is owned by CHARLES PERDUE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hell Creek Reservoir built?

Hell Creek Reservoir was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Hell Creek Reservoir?

Hell Creek Reservoir serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hell Creek Reservoir?

Hell Creek Reservoir 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 Hell Creek Reservoir last inspected?

Hell Creek Reservoir was last inspected on June 3, 2005. 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.