Red Lick Creek Frs No 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Berea Reservoir Berea Reservoir Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Red Lick Creek FRS No 2, located in Madison, Kentucky, is a key flood risk reduction structure managed by the local government.
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Summary
Built in 1986, this earth-type dam stands at 77 feet high and spans 1100 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1389 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Red Lick Creek, covering a drainage area of 0.32 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Red Lick Creek FRS No 2 is assessed to be in fair condition as of November 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet, ensuring that excess water is safely released during periods of heavy rainfall. Although the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3), the dam is regulated, permitted, and inspected by the Kentucky Division of Water to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Red Lick Creek FRS No 2 stands as a vital structure in the effort to protect the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
77 |
River Or Stream |
RED LICK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.32 |
Nid Storage |
1389 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
77 |
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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.
Red Lick Creek Frs No 2