13-SECTION MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, MARKET, FLOOD & HAZARD HUB • BENHAM, KY

Benham, Kentucky — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide

What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Benham, KY?

Public U.S. EPA records track 7 regulated facilities in Benham, Kentucky (Harlan County), including 1 High-Risk sites (14.3%) and 2 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Benham properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (7 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 10 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites

7

High-Risk (14.3% vs 2.2% State)

1

Active Violators (28.6%)

2

Drinking & Clean Water

7

Federal Penalties

$0

Benham, KY 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals

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🌊 Flood Zone & FEMA Disaster History

Harlan County: 10 FEMA Declarations (8 Flood/Storm)

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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table

Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: LOW • Pipe Corrosion: Moderate

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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check

1 SDWIS Systems • 6 NPDES Permits

🔒 4 Impaired Water (303d) & 2 Violation Dockets Locked

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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole

EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L)

Elevated Carbonate / Karst Sinkhole Belt — Monitor Foundation Settlement & Surface Depressions

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📊 Benham, KY Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)

1. Municipal Regulatory & Water Program Mix

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 0 (0.0%)

Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 7 (100.0%)

Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 2 (28.6%)

High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 1 (14.3%)

2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively Low (65.7/100)

🌊 Flood Exposure 5/10 • Moderate Hazard

🔥 Wildfire Hazard 3/10 • Low Hazard

☀️ Extreme Heat 3/10 • Low Hazard

🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 7/10 • High Hazard

🫨 USGS Earthquake 1/10 • Very Low Hazard

3. City vs. County & State Benchmark

Benham High-Risk Rate 14.3%

Harlan County Average 4.0%

Kentucky (KY) Statewide Avg 2.2%

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ZIP Codes in Benham, KY

ZIP 40807 (7 sites • 1 High Risk)

Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Benham, KY

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Facility Name / Hazard Type	Sector Location (Street Redacted)	Risk Tier & Score	Compliance Status	Enforcement / Unlock
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1	🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BENHAM, KY (ZIP 40807 Sector)	HIGH (64/100)	Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC)	🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2	🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BENHAM, KY (ZIP 40807 Sector)	MODERATE (26/100)	Violation Identified (6 qtrs NC)	🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
BLUEGRASS NATURAL RESOURCES LLC [CONSOLIDATED] FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	KY 160, BENHAM, KY 40807	LOW (17/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0
REVELATION ENERGY LLC (848-5573) FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	KY 160, BENHAM, KY 40823	LOW (17/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0
RODA RESOURCES LLC (848-5386) FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	JCT OF KY 638 & KY 687, BENHAM, KY 40741	LOW (13/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0
NALLY & HAMILTON ENTERPRISES INC (848-0312) FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	JCT OF US 199 & KY 160, BENHAM, KY 40807	LOW (12/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0

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Frequently Asked Questions — Benham, Kentucky Environmental Risk & Radon

How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Benham, KY?

U.S. EPA records track 7 regulated facilities in Benham, Kentucky, including 1 high-risk sites (14.3%), 2 active violators (28.6%), and 0 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (0.0%).

Which ZIP codes in Benham, KY have the most EPA-tracked sites?

Within Benham, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 40807 (7 sites).

How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Benham, KY?

Enter the exact street address in Benham into the FullPropertyReport radius scanner to screen all EPA ECHO, FRS, RCRA, TRI, USDA soil foundation shrink-swell, drinking water (SDWIS), FEMA flood zone, and county radon records within 0.5 to 3.0 miles.

Is tap water safe in Benham, KY and how many EPA water permits exist?

In Benham, KY, federal registries track 1 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 6 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 4 impaired water body dischargers.

What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Benham, KY?

USDA regional soil screening for Benham indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and Harlan County has recorded 10 federal FEMA disaster declarations (8 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.