Humphrey-Clanton Creek FRS 2

HUMPHREY-CLANTON CREEK· Ballard, Kentucky· Built 1965· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Humphrey-Clanton Creek FRS 2 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 20.2% in KY)
Dam Length2,350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage158 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDKY00244

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 5, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

BALLARD COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Humphrey-Clanton Creek FRS 2?

Humphrey-Clanton Creek FRS 2 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 Humphrey-Clanton Creek FRS 2?

Humphrey-Clanton Creek FRS 2 is owned by BALLARD COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Humphrey-Clanton Creek FRS 2 built?

Humphrey-Clanton Creek FRS 2 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Humphrey-Clanton Creek FRS 2?

Humphrey-Clanton Creek FRS 2 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 Humphrey-Clanton Creek FRS 2?

Humphrey-Clanton Creek FRS 2 has a dam height of 23 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 Humphrey-Clanton Creek FRS 2 last inspected?

Humphrey-Clanton Creek FRS 2 was last inspected on February 5, 2018. 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.