Villa Hills

DRY CREEK· Kenton, Kentucky· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Villa Hills is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 37.3% in KY)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDKY01040

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: April 2, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

VILLA HILLS CIVIC CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Villa Hills?

Villa Hills 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 Villa Hills?

Villa Hills is owned by VILLA HILLS CIVIC CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Villa Hills?

Villa Hills serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Villa Hills?

Villa Hills has a dam height of 27 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 Villa Hills last inspected?

Villa Hills was last inspected on April 2, 2015. 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.