Old Springfield Reservoir Dam

Washington County, Kentucky (near BRIARTOWN)

River/Stream: CARTWRIGHT CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
36 ft
Dam Length
570 ft
Reservoir Storage
360 acre-ft
Year Completed
1930
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2025-08-07

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KY00099
State
Kentucky (KY)
Coordinates
37.68861, -85.23167
Age
96 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.