South Fork Beargrass Creek Dry Bed Dam

Kentucky — Jefferson County — SOUTH FORK BEARGRASS CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyJefferson
RiverSOUTH FORK BEARGRASS CREEK
Coordinates38.20980, -85.61003

Physical Characteristics

NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage1,462 acre-ft
Max Storage1,462 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 24, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerLOUISVILLE METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT
Other NameS Fk Beargrass Ck Dry 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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