Salt Lick Creek FRS 1
Key Takeaway
Salt Lick Creek FRS 1 is classified as high hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 59.2% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 1,130 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 740 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00393 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SALT LICK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Salt Lick Creek FRS 1?
Salt Lick Creek FRS 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Salt Lick Creek FRS 1?
Salt Lick Creek FRS 1 is owned by SALT LICK WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Salt Lick Creek FRS 1 built?
Salt Lick Creek FRS 1 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Salt Lick Creek FRS 1?
Salt Lick Creek FRS 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 Salt Lick Creek FRS 1?
Salt Lick Creek FRS 1 has a dam height of 33 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 Salt Lick Creek FRS 1 last inspected?
Salt Lick Creek FRS 1 was last inspected on April 24, 2024. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.