Peabody Camp #11 Slurry Iv Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Peabody Camp #11 Slurry Iv, located in Union, Kentucky, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1976 with a height of 40 feet and a storage capacity of 355.2 acre-feet on the Muddy Run river.


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Summary

The dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. While it has not been rated for its current condition, it had its last inspection in 2012 and is inspected every five years to ensure its safety.

Despite its relatively low hazard potential, Peabody Camp #11 Slurry Iv serves an essential purpose in water resource management. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," with a focus on providing water storage and flood control for the surrounding area. With its uncontrolled spillway type and lack of outlet gates, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting downstream communities from potential flooding events.

As an earth dam in Kentucky, Peabody Camp #11 Slurry Iv stands as a testament to the state's commitment to water resource management and infrastructure development. With its historical significance dating back to 1976, the dam continues to be a key feature in the region's water supply system. Despite its age, the dam's moderate risk assessment rating indicates that it is actively monitored and maintained to ensure its continued functionality and safety for both the environment and local communities.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

15

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

MUDDY RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

0.28

Nid Storage

355.2

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

40
       
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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.