Lg & E Trimble Cnty Sta Ash Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Lg & E Trimble Cnty Sta Ash Dam, located in Trimble County, Kentucky, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1980 with a height of 100 feet and a length of 9000 feet.
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Summary
This dam, situated on the TR-OHIO river, serves other purposes beyond flood control or water supply, making it a unique structure in the area. It is regulated by the KY Division of Water, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards.
With a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2017, the dam poses moderate risk (3) according to the data. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 6 feet, and the dam has a storage capacity of 5000 acre-feet. While it has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections are conducted every 3 years to ensure its safety and integrity for nearby communities.
The Lg & E Trimble Cnty Sta Ash Dam, despite its remote location and lack of associated structures, plays a critical role in managing water resources in the area. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the maintenance and regulation of such dams are essential for protecting communities and ecosystems downstream.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
9000 |
Dam Height |
100 |
River Or Stream |
TR-OHIO |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.17 |
Nid Storage |
5000 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
100 |
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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.
Lg & E Trimble Cnty Sta Ash Dam