Upper Berea Reservoir Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMadison
Nearest CityBEREA
River/StreamEAST FORK SILVER CREEK
Coordinates37.53432, -84.24485

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length430 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage99 acre-ft
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Normal Storage82 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBerea Municipal Utilities
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/13/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00630
Federal IDKY00630
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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