Amsterdam Valley Retention Basin Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyKenton
Coordinates39.07550, -84.52740

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length347 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage12 acre-ft
Max Storage12 acre-ft
Normal Storage4 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerSANITATION DISTRICT 1
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/13/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY01249
Federal IDKY01249
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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