LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A flood advisory for the potential failure of Silver Crystal Dam, near Fairdale, has been cancelled as of Saturday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, officials pumped the lake level down enough to reduce the threat of failure and possible flooding.
The Flood Advisory for the potential failure of Silver Crystal Dam has been cancelled. Officials were able to pump the lake level down enough to significantly reduce the threat of failure and resulting flooding. https://t.co/bnQ7dysDu8
— NWS Louisville (@NWSLouisville) March 11, 2023
Crews were still working Friday to stabilize the earthen dam at 915 South Park Road, which was at risk of failing.
Louisville officials said Thursday that areas downstream could've seen minor flooding if the dam failed, including South Park Road, Farmers Lane and Hornback Road.
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