Ryan Oil Co Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Ryan Oil Co, also known as Ryan Oil Lake, is a privately owned water resource in Kentucky, near the city of Mt.
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Summary
Carmel-vicinity. The dam, completed in 1960, is primarily used for purposes other than water supply, with a low hazard potential and a poor condition assessment. Despite its age, the dam stands at 30 feet tall and spans 420 feet in length, holding a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 4.6 acres.
Located on the TR-West Fork Pond River, Ryan Oil Co is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, ensuring that it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement standards. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge that is not specified in the data. Although the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a rating of 3, there are currently no documented risk management measures in place, and the last inspection took place in 2007, highlighting a need for further monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
420 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST FORK POND RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.11 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pond River Near Apex
|
39cfs |
Green River At Paradise
|
1890cfs |
Tradewater River At Olney
|
26cfs |
Little River Near Cadiz
|
485cfs |
Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun
|
2370cfs |
Red River At Port Royal
|
195cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Ryan Oil Co