EWP DSR 21-01-25-5082-031, 2025 spring floods - february 15 and 16 through april 6, statewide for implementation of recovery measures & auxiliary spillway repairs for MUD river FRS 6A watershed DAM…

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded the City of Russellville, Kentucky, a $1.78 million Cooperative Agreement on January 8, 2026, under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923) to implement emergency recovery measures and auxiliary spillway repairs to the Mud River Frost Rock Spring 6A Watershed Dam in Logan County, Kentucky, following spring 2025 flooding occurring February 15 through April 6.

The award addresses imminent hazards to life and property created by the natural disaster through runoff retardation and erosion prevention at the watershed dam. The City of Russellville serves as the project sponsor and recipient organization. Performance is scheduled to conclude by October 2, 2026, with all work performed in Kentucky. The Emergency Watershed Protection Program assists sponsors, landowners, and operators in implementing emergency recovery measures to relieve threats posed by natural disasters that cause sudden watershed impairment. NRCS enters into Cooperative Agreements with sponsors that specify sponsor responsibilities, including local cost-share, land rights acquisition, permits, and operation and maintenance obligations. The program does not fund activities undertaken prior to agreement execution.

EWP DSR 21-01-25-5082-031, 2025 spring floods - february 15 and 16 through april 6, statewide for implementation of recovery measures & auxiliary spillway repairs for MUD river FRS 6A watershed DAM located near the city of russellville, logan county, KY.