Caney Creek Frs 6 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Caney Creek FRS 6, also known as Walnut Grove Lake, is a local government-owned structure located in Grayson, Kentucky.


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Summary

Built in 1966 by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Caney Creek. With a height of 46 feet and a length of 660 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 1497 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 21 acres.

Despite its vital role in flood risk management, Caney Creek FRS 6 is categorized as having a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, as of the last inspection in April 2018. The dam is regulated by the KY Division of Water and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its operational safety. With a moderate risk assessment rating, there is a need for ongoing risk management measures and potential improvements to enhance the structure's resilience in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource challenges in the region.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

660

Dam Height

46

River Or Stream

CANEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

21

Drainage Area

3.22

Nid Storage

1497

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

46
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.