Aerial drone footage shows the Silver Crystal Dam at 915 South Park Road near Fairdale, Kentucky. The Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency said the dam is in danger of failing. (WDRB Image from drone footage) March 9, 2023
Aerial drone footage shows the Silver Crystal Dam at 915 South Park Road near Fairdale, Kentucky. The Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency said the dam is in danger of failing. (WDRB Image from drone footage) March 9, 2023
Emergency management officials are monitoring the Silver Crystal Dam near Fairdale.
The privately-owned Silver Crystal Dam was built in 1950 and was rated in "fair" condition during its last state inspection.
Crews were still working Friday to stabilize the earthen dam at 915 South Park Road, which was at risk of failing.