Caney Creek FRS No 1, also known as Franks Lake, is a local government-owned flood risk reduction structure located in Caneyville, Kentucky.
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Designed by the Soil Conservation Service of USDA NRCS and completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and has a length of 960 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Caney Creek, with a normal storage capacity of 167 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 4000 acre-feet.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Caney Creek FRS No 1 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state regulatory agency. Despite being assessed as in fair condition during its last inspection in April 2018, the dam has a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk rating. With a drainage area of 8.22 square miles and an uncontrolled spillway width of 40 feet, the structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Caney Creek FRS No 1 stands as a vital infrastructure for flood control and protection in Grayson County, Kentucky.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
960 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
CANEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
40 |
Drainage Area |
8.22 |
Nid Storage |
4000 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
40 |
Caney Creek Near Horse Branch
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49cfs |
Nolin River At White Mills
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135cfs |
Bacon Creek Near Priceville
|
23cfs |
South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville
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25cfs |
Barren River At Bowling Green
|
501cfs |
Green River At Paradise
|
3160cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Cave Creek - Rough River Lake
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Laurel Branch - Rough River Lake
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Loucon Camping and Retreat Center
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