Valley Creek FRS 8, also known as Valley Lake, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Hardin, Kentucky.
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Humidity
Managed by the local government, this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and has a length of 1200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 6000 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Valley Creek.
The dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and high hazard potential are managed effectively. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the structure has a spillway width of 160 feet and a drainage area of 9.22 square miles. Despite its age, Valley Creek FRS 8 continues to play a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from the impacts of flooding.
Valley Creek FRS 8's design was executed by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA/NRCS, and is part of the Natural Resources Conservation Service's portfolio. With its strategic location in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, this flood risk reduction structure remains a vital component of water resource management in the region, serving as a testament to the commitment to safeguarding communities against the adverse effects of climate variability.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
VALLEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
46.2 |
Drainage Area |
9.22 |
Nid Storage |
6000 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
44 |
North Fork Nolin River At Hodgenville
|
6cfs |
Rolling Fork Near Boston
|
449cfs |
Nolin River At White Mills
|
135cfs |
Long Lick At Clermont
|
1cfs |
Beech Fork At Bardstown
|
177cfs |
Salt River At Shepherdsville
|
716cfs |