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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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 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Clear Creek Rec Area
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White Sulphur Horse Camp
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Zilpo Recreation Area
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Twin Knobs West Group Use Area
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Twin Knobs Recreation Area
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Zilpo Rec Area
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