Covington Dam (North) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Covington Dam (North) is a vital water resource structure located in Campbell, Kentucky, along the Three Mile Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1936, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and stretches 350 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet for water supply purposes. The dam is regulated by the KY Division of Water and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

With a surface area of 5.5 acres and a drainage area of 0.05 square miles, Covington Dam (North) plays a significant role in managing water resources in the Fort Thomas-area. Despite its age, the dam has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in May 2017. While it has a significant hazard potential, the risk assessment is moderate, indicating a careful balance of managing the potential risks associated with the structure.

Overall, Covington Dam (North) serves as a crucial water supply asset in Kentucky, illustrating the importance of maintaining and regulating such infrastructure to ensure the safety and security of communities that rely on it for their water needs. Its historical significance, combined with its functional purpose, highlights the intersection of engineering, environmental stewardship, and climate resilience in managing water resources in the region.

Year Completed

1936

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

THREE MILE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.5

Drainage Area

0.05

Nid Storage

51

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

22
       
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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.