Buck Creek Frs 4

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLincoln
Nearest CityELROD
River/StreamCRAB ORCHARD CREEK
Coordinates37.38278, -84.55722

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length1,310 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,400 acre-ft
Max Storage2,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,350 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLINCOLN COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/20/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00207
Federal IDKY00207
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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