Keystone Foods Dam (West) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Keystone Foods Dam (West), also known as Keystone Foods Effluent Lagoon, is a private structure located in Clinton, Kentucky.


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Summary

Built in 1998 by designer Rowe Environmental, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans a length of 1748 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 486 acre-feet. Situated on Indian Creek, the dam serves a primary purpose other than flood control, with a normal storage capacity of 222 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 20.4 acres.

Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Keystone Foods Dam (West) is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a significant hazard potential, the dam has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in September 2017. While the risk assessment categorizes the dam's risk as moderate, appropriate risk management measures have been put in place to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.

Overall, Keystone Foods Dam (West) plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, providing storage capacity and regulatory oversight to prevent potential hazards. As a key component of the local water infrastructure, this dam serves as a vital resource for the community while also highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and risk mitigation strategies in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

1748

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

INDIAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20.4

Drainage Area

0.04

Nid Storage

486

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

23
       
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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.