Buckeye Creek Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Buckeye Creek Dam, located in Perry County, Kentucky, is a private-owned structure primarily used for water supply purposes.
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Summary
With a dam height of 300 feet and a length of 1350 feet, this earth dam boasts a storage capacity of 16,108 acre-feet. While the dam is not regulated by the state, it falls under the purview of the Mine Safety and Health Administration for inspections and enforcement.
Despite its high hazard potential, the condition assessment of Buckeye Creek Dam is currently not available, indicating a need for further evaluation and monitoring. Emergency action plans and risk management measures have not been fully developed or implemented, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in the event of a dam failure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, there is a pressing need to ensure the safety and integrity of Buckeye Creek Dam to protect surrounding communities and the environment.
Dam Length |
1350 |
Dam Height |
300 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
16108 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
300 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Buckeye Creek Dam