Lg & E Mill Creek Station Ash Dam A Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lg & E Mill Creek Station Ash Dam A, located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, is a privately-owned earth dam constructed in 1976 with a height of 77 feet and a length of 7700 feet.


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Summary

The dam sits on the TR-OHIO river and is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in October 2017.

The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other", with no specific details provided on its actual usage. It has a surface area of 28.5 acres and a drainage area of 0.14 square miles. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and there are no outlet gates associated with the structure. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date not specified in the data. Overall, Lg & E Mill Creek Station Ash Dam A presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its unique design features and regulatory oversight in the state of Kentucky.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

7700

Dam Height

77

River Or Stream

TR-OHIO

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

28.5

Drainage Area

0.14

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

77
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.