Flemingsburg Reservoir Dam (New) Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Flemingsburg Reservoir Dam (New) is a vital water supply structure located in Fleming, Kentucky, along the Fleming Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and stretches 840 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1084 acre-feet. The dam serves as a primary water source for the local government and has a normal storage capacity of 607 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 51 acres.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, the Flemingsburg Reservoir Dam (New) is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam presents a moderate risk level, prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures and emergency action planning. Although no associated structures or design modifications have been reported, the dam remains a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region, requiring regular inspections and maintenance to uphold its functionality and safety standards.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
840 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
FLEMING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
51 |
Drainage Area |
0.82 |
Nid Storage |
1084 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
39 |
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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.
Flemingsburg Reservoir Dam (New)