Montgomery Land Fill Pond No 5 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Montgomery Land Fill Pond No 5, located in Montgomery, Kentucky, is a privately owned earth dam structure completed in 1995.
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Summary
With a dam height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 41.2 acre-feet, this dam serves as a crucial component for managing water resources in the area. Situated along the Tributary of Hog Creek, it plays a vital role in flood control and water storage, with a surface area of 0.9 acres and a drainage area of 0.03 square miles.
Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is currently rated in fair condition as of the last inspection in August 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet, and it is regulated and inspected by the Kentucky Division of Water. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," indicating its multifunctional role in water management. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, this dam is a key infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study in the region.
Year Completed |
1995 |
Dam Length |
150 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB-HOG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
0.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.03 |
Nid Storage |
41.2 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Montgomery Land Fill Pond No 5