Cypress Creek Frs No 2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Cypress Creek FRS No 2 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky.
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Summary
Constructed in 1960, it stands as an Earth-type dam with a height of 20 feet and a length of 600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 0.62 square miles. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, designed by L. Ryan Ringo of the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water.
Situated on Dyson Creek, Cypress Creek FRS No 2 has a spillway type of 'Uncontrolled' and a hazard potential rated as 'Low'. The structure's risk assessment is moderate, with a condition assessment of 'Not Rated' as of the last inspection in 2012. Despite its age, the dam remains in operational condition, meeting state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. With its strategic location and design, Cypress Creek FRS No 2 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation events, making it a significant asset in water resource management in Kentucky.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
DYSON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.62 |
Nid Storage |
210 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ohio River At Old Shawneetown
|
259000cfs |
Tradewater River At Olney
|
30cfs |
Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun
|
2760cfs |
Big Creek Near Wadesville
|
2cfs |
Little Wabash River At Carmi
|
178cfs |
Wabash River At New Harmony
|
6890cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Cypress Creek Frs No 2