South Fork Beargrass Creek Dry Bed Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityNO TOWN
River/StreamSOUTH FORK BEARGRASS CREEK
Coordinates38.20980, -85.61003

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,462 acre-ft
Max Storage1,462 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerLOUISVILLE METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/24/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY01003
Federal IDKY01003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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