Sediment Basin No.5 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Sediment Basin No.5, located in Roaring Spring, Kentucky, is a vital structure designed by Bhate Environmental under the supervision of the US Army to mitigate flood risk and control debris in the Tributary Casey Creek watershed.


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Summary

Completed in 1998, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet with a hydraulic height of 32 feet, offering a storage capacity of 512 acre-feet to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Sediment Basin No.5 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community against the impacts of heavy rainfall and flash floods.

Managed and funded by the US Army, Sediment Basin No.5 covers a surface area of 16 acres and serves as a key component in the flood risk reduction strategy implemented in the region. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and lack of outlet gates, this structure has been deemed as having a low hazard potential, ensuring the safety and resilience of the local environment. Regular inspections and maintenance are conducted to uphold the integrity of the dam, with the last inspection taking place in March 2017. As a significant asset for water resource management in Trigg County, Sediment Basin No.5 continues to play a crucial role in protecting the community from the adverse effects of extreme weather events.

Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

375

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

Trib. Casey Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Hydraulic Height

32

Drainage Area

6

Nid Storage

512

Structural Height

32

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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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.