Valley Creek FRS 8

Kentucky — Hardin County — VALLEY CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyHardin
RiverVALLEY CREEK
Coordinates37.68537, -85.83913

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage6,000 acre-ft
Max Storage6,000 acre-ft
Surface Area46 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 13, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF ELIZABETHTOWN
Other NameValley Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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