Pigeon Roost Creek Frs 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Pigeon Roost Creek FRS 2, located in Jackson, Kentucky, is a vital flood risk reduction structure with a primary purpose of mitigating flood risks along the Tributary of Pigeon Roost Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1992 by the Soil Conservation Service in Lexington, Kentucky, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and spans 400 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 213.8 acre-feet, it serves as a critical infrastructure in protecting the City of McKee from potential flooding events.

Despite its crucial role in flood risk reduction, Pigeon Roost Creek FRS 2 is currently assessed to be in poor condition, with a high hazard potential. The last inspection in January 2017 highlighted the need for maintenance and improvements to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in safeguarding the local community. With the Kentucky Division of Water overseeing regulation, permitting, and enforcement, efforts are ongoing to address the dam's condition and enhance its capacity to withstand potential flood events.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and advocating for the maintenance and improvement of structures like Pigeon Roost Creek FRS 2 is essential in ensuring the resilience and safety of communities in flood-prone areas. By staying informed about the condition and risk assessments of such infrastructure, we can contribute to the preservation of water resources and the protection of habitats and livelihoods that rely on a sustainable approach to flood management.

Year Completed

1992

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

45

River Or Stream

TRIB-PIGEON ROOST CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.8

Drainage Area

0.8

Nid Storage

213.8

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

45
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.