Red Lick Creek Frs 12 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Red Lick Creek FRS 12 is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Madison, Kentucky, along the Red Lick Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1975 by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA/NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at 36 feet tall and spans 600 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 398.3 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.26 square miles, this structure plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Despite its importance, Red Lick Creek FRS 12 is currently rated as having a high hazard potential and poor condition, as of the last inspection date in January 2017. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last revised in 2013, and there are no inundation maps or detailed risk management measures in place. However, the risk assessment for this structure is moderate, indicating a need for continued monitoring and potential improvements to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Overall, Red Lick Creek FRS 12 serves as a key component of flood control along the Red Lick Creek in Kentucky. With its significant storage capacity and design, this structure plays a critical role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. However, ongoing maintenance and potential upgrades may be necessary to address its current hazard potential and condition assessment, ensuring its continued effectiveness in safeguarding the community against flood risks.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
RED LICK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.2 |
Drainage Area |
1.26 |
Nid Storage |
398.3 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
36 |
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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.
Red Lick Creek Frs 12