Plum Creek Frs No 3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Equestrian Lakes Dam Leonhardt Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Plum Creek FRS No 3, located in Waterford, Kentucky, is a local government-owned flood risk reduction structure designed by the Soil Conservation Service of the USDA.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a storage capacity of 255 acre-feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Plum Creek. Despite its age, the dam is deemed to have a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, with a moderate risk rating.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Plum Creek FRS No 3 has state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its functionality and safety. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it covers a surface area of 6.9 acres with a drainage area of 0.84 square miles. While the structure has not been significantly modified in recent years, it undergoes inspections every five years to monitor its condition and risk level. With Thomas Massie as the Congressional representative for the area, Plum Creek FRS No 3 plays a crucial role in protecting the community from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
PLUM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.84 |
Nid Storage |
255 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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.
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