Valley Creek Frs 8

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyHardin
Nearest CityELIZABETHTOWN
River/StreamVALLEY CREEK
Coordinates37.68537, -85.83913

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,000 acre-ft
Max Storage6,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage219 acre-ft
Surface Area46 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF ELIZABETHTOWN
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/13/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00121
Federal IDKY00121
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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