Short Creek Frs 8a Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Short Creek FRS 8a in Grayson, Kentucky, is a local government-owned flood risk reduction structure that was completed in 1967.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a storage capacity of 770 acre-feet, serving the Short Creek watershed. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected and maintained by the Kentucky Division of Water to ensure its structural integrity.

Located in the Nashville District, Short Creek FRS 8a plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community of Tousey. With a fair condition assessment as of May 2018, the dam is deemed to have moderate risk (3) according to available data. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it has a normal storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 13.4 acres within a drainage area of 3.45 square miles.

The dam's uncontrolled spillway type and its strategic placement on Short Creek contribute to its effectiveness in managing stormwater runoff and preventing potential flooding events. As a key piece of infrastructure in the region, Short Creek FRS 8a exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience efforts, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to safeguard communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

41

River Or Stream

SHORT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13.4

Drainage Area

3.45

Nid Storage

770

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

41
       
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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.