OAK GROVE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A subdivision development in Oak Grove called Echo Ridge has submitted plans for its fourth and largest section that would add in over 100 more lots off of Avondale Road. However, a portion of this expansion has been stalled due to potential flood issues.

The proposal for section four of the development was discussed during the Community and Development Services meeting on Sept. 3, which will significantly expand the current neighborhood with an additional 61.35 acres. The applicant for the project was seeking preliminary plat approval for the development of 143 new lots in this next section of Echo Ridge.

When plans were reviewed for this new next section over the past few months, it was determined that there are a few lots that are located in a basin that has been flagged as a flood hazard area. As of the Sept. 3 meeting, there have not been any stormwater management plans submitted. Due to this discovery, the next proposed next section of development has been broken up into two separate phases.

A favorable recommendation was not offered by the planning committee for Phase II of this section due to flood concerns, but they did provide a favorable recommendation for Phase I. Moving forward with just the first phase will allow for the development of around half of the proposed lots in the section.

Past flooding issues in Oak Grove, history of Echo Ridge development

The City of Oak Grove is no stranger to flooding, with their area of south Christian County heavily impacted by a flood in 2025 that left many homes uninhabitable. Other neighborhoods like Shadow Ridge have had recurring flooding issues in the past, which led to additional mitigation efforts by the city.

The initial phase of development at Echo Ridge had a plan for the development of 50 homes over 15 acres. The neighborhood is located off of Avondale Road, with connects with Good Hope Cemetery Road off of Highway 115.

Residents in the city were immediately vocal about their concerns about increased traffic in the area and the safety risk it poses for families in the area. Subsequent phases were approved, with plans for section three discussed in May of 2025.

It was discussed at the Sept. 3 meeting that due to the ongoing expansion, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has emphasized the need for a traffic impact study due to the number of lots that are being developed.

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