North (Sed.
Wind
Humidity
Stm Water), also known as Sediment Basin #1, is a federal-owned structure located in Roaring Spring, Trigg County, Kentucky. Constructed in 1997 by the US Army, this Earth type dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Tributary Casey Creek. With a dam height of 24 feet and a hydraulic height of 26 feet, North (Sed. Stm Water) has a storage capacity of 111 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, North (Sed. Stm Water) undergoes inspections every 4 years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 12 feet and has no outlet gates. While the risk assessment for this structure is moderate, there is no available data on its condition assessment. With its design by NRCS and ownership by the US Army, North (Sed. Stm Water) stands as a vital component in mitigating flood risks and controlling debris in the region.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
Trib. Casey Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
111 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Little River Near Cadiz
|
485cfs |
Clarks River At Almo
|
41cfs |
Yellow Creek At Ellis Mills
|
45cfs |
Clarks River At Murray
|
15cfs |
Tradewater River At Olney
|
36cfs |
Red River At Port Royal
|
257cfs |