County Squire (Upper) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

County Squire (Upper) is a private earth dam located in Villa Hills, Kentucky, along Pleasant Run Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1996 for recreational purposes, this dam stands at a height of 35 feet and stretches 310 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 6.3 acre-feet and a surface area of 0.6 acres. Despite its fair condition assessment as of 2017, the dam poses a high hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway type and proximity to populated areas.

Managed by the KY Division of Water, County Squire (Upper) is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspections, and enforcement. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, emergency action plans have been prepared and last revised in 2014. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its hazard potential underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of downstream communities and the surrounding environment. As a notable feature in Kenton County, Kentucky, County Squire (Upper) serves as a reminder of the intersection between water resource management and recreational infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1996

Dam Length

310

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

PLEASANT RUN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

0.6

Drainage Area

0.03

Nid Storage

6.3

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

35
       
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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.