Fayette Crutcher Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Fayette Crutcher Dam, also known as Crutcher Lake, is a private-owned structure located in Woodford, Kentucky.
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Summary
Completed in 1970, this earth-type dam stands at 18 feet high and stretches 460 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and a normal storage of 29.7 acre-feet. The dam primarily serves the purpose of irrigation, drawing water from the TR-Gleens Creek for agricultural use in the surrounding area.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Fayette Crutcher Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite being last inspected in 2005, the dam remains in good condition with no specific rating assigned. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it is situated within the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers jurisdiction. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the picturesque Crutcher Lake offers a unique opportunity to study the intersection of water management, agriculture, and environmental conservation in the beautiful Kentucky landscape.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GLEENS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.22 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Fayette Crutcher Dam