Bloomfield City Park Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Seven N Lake Dam Stone Creek Farm Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bloomfield City Park Dam, also known as Bloomfield City Park Reservoir, is a local government-owned structure located in Nelson County, Kentucky.
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Summary
Completed in 1952, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches 270 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet for the East Fork Simpson Creek. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, offering a surface area of 2.9 acres and a normal storage level of 28.7 acre-feet.
Despite its recreational significance, Bloomfield City Park Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment as of April 2017. The dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality. In case of emergencies, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status is unclear, raising concerns about the readiness for potential risks associated with the dam.
With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Bloomfield City Park Dam requires ongoing risk management measures to address its current condition and safeguard against potential hazards. This earth dam, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Bloomfield, serves as a vital water resource for the community while emphasizing the importance of proactive maintenance and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety and sustainability of the structure for future generations.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
270 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
EAST FORK SIMPSON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.07 |
Nid Storage |
61 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Beech Fork At Maud
|
101cfs |
Brashears Creek At Taylorsville
|
144cfs |
Beech Fork At Bardstown
|
177cfs |
Salt River At Glensboro
|
70cfs |
Floyds Fork Near Mt Washington
|
109cfs |
Long Lick At Clermont
|
1cfs |
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.
Bloomfield City Park Dam