County Squire (Lower) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

County Squire (Lower) is a privately owned earth dam located in Villa Hills, Kentucky, along Pleasant Run Creek.


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Built in 1996 for recreation purposes, this dam stands at a height of 39 feet and has a length of 325 feet, creating a storage capacity of 12 acre-feet. Despite its modest size, County Squire (Lower) is classified as having a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, indicating a need for maintenance and potential safety concerns.

The dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure compliance with safety standards. With a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and a spillway width of 15 feet, County Squire (Lower) has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The last inspection in 2017 revealed its poor condition, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to mitigate risks associated with this structure.

Although County Squire (Lower) may not be a large or high-profile dam, its significance lies in its potential impact on the local community and environment. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to stay informed about the condition and safety of structures like County Squire (Lower) to advocate for responsible management of water resources and protection of surrounding ecosystems.

Year Completed

1996

Dam Length

325

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

PLEASANT RUN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.5

Drainage Area

0.03

Nid Storage

12

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

39
       
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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.