Pennyrile Lake
Kentucky — Christian County — CLIFTY CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Christian |
| River | CLIFTY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.07319, -87.66498 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| NID Storage | 691 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 691 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 2, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Other Name | Pennyrile Lake |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.