East Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond Dam) Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Charles Dam Dominey Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
East Ky Power (Spurlock Ash Pond Dam) is a privately owned structure located in Mason County, Kentucky.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches over a length of 8750 feet, with a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose of 'Other,' with a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in October 2017.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, this dam is state-regulated and meets inspection, permitting, and enforcement requirements. While the spillway type is listed as 'Uncontrolled,' the risk assessment for this structure is moderate. The surrounding area covers approximately 68.4 acres, with no designated river or stream associated with the dam. With emergency action plans not yet prepared, the dam's risk management measures remain unspecified, highlighting a need for proactive safety measures and further evaluation to ensure the resilience of this vital water resource in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
8750 |
Dam Height |
28 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
68.4 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
East Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond Dam)