New Springfield Reservoir Dam

Kentucky — Washington County — CARTWRIGHT CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyWashington
RiverCARTWRIGHT CREEK
Coordinates37.67278, -85.25361

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length445 ft
NID Storage710 acre-ft
Max Storage710 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 7, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF SPRINGFIELD
Other NameAllen Branch Reservoir

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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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