Carcass Branch Fresh Water Impoundment Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in McClure, Kentucky, the Carcass Branch Fresh Water Impoundment is a private water supply dam with a height of 73 feet and a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet.
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Summary
This earth dam serves the primary purpose of providing water supply to the surrounding area and is not regulated by the state. The Mine Safety and Health Administration oversees inspections and operations of the dam, highlighting its importance in ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
With a high hazard potential, the condition assessment of the Carcass Branch Fresh Water Impoundment is currently not available. Despite this, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. While details regarding the completion year, surface area, and other specifications are not provided, the presence of this impoundment underscores the significance of water infrastructure in sustaining communities and ecosystems. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this structure to be a key component in the local water supply network, contributing to both human and environmental well-being.
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
73 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
350 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
73 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tug Fork At Kermit
|
492cfs |
Tug Fork At Williamson
|
365cfs |
Johns Creek Near Meta
|
21cfs |
Levisa Fork At Paintsville
|
1880cfs |
Levisa Fork At Pikeville
|
1460cfs |
East Fork Twelvepole Creek Near Dunlow
|
24cfs |
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.
Carcass Branch Fresh Water Impoundment