Salt Lick Creek Frs 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Salt Lick Creek FRS 1 in Menifee, Kentucky is a critical flood risk reduction structure that was completed in 1976 by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA.


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Summary

Owned by the local government, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and has a storage capacity of 740 acre-feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Salt Lick Creek. However, with a hazard potential rated as high and an unsatisfactory condition assessment, there are concerns about its resilience in the face of increasing climate variability.

Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Salt Lick Creek FRS 1 is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its critical role in flood control, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 raised red flags, prompting the need for potential risk management measures to address its moderate risk level. With a spillway width of 40 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, the structure is designed to handle peak discharges, but ongoing maintenance and improvements may be necessary to ensure its long-term effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community from flooding events.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

1130

Dam Height

33

River Or Stream

SALT LICK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

19.3

Drainage Area

3.44

Nid Storage

740

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

33
       
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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.