Fox Creek Frs 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Fox Creek Frs No 1 Fox Creek Frs 3
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Fox Creek FRS 2 is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Fleming, Kentucky.
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Summary
Built in 1988 by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA, this earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and spans a length of 770 feet, providing a storage capacity of 3540 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Fox Creek, with a fair condition assessment as of January 2017.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Fox Creek FRS 2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring effective operation and maintenance. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk rating and meets regulatory guidelines, showcasing its importance in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding. With a spillway width of 160 feet and a drainage area of 6.57 square miles, Fox Creek FRS 2 plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Overall, Fox Creek FRS 2 stands as a key infrastructure asset in flood risk mitigation in Kentucky, highlighting the collaborative efforts of local government agencies and the USDA NRCS in protecting communities and ecosystems along Fox Creek. As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, structures like Fox Creek FRS 2 play a crucial role in reducing the impact of flooding and ensuring the safety and resilience of the region's water resources.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
770 |
Dam Height |
47 |
River Or Stream |
FOX CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
63.8 |
Drainage Area |
6.57 |
Nid Storage |
3540 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
47 |
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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.
Fox Creek Frs 2