Barton Dam
Kentucky — Nelson County — TOWN CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Nelson |
| River | TOWN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.79833, -85.46639 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | — |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | December 5, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1930 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BARTON 1792 DISTILLERY |
| Other Name | Barton 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.