Watson Lake Dam
Kentucky — Webster County — CALDWELL CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Webster |
| River | CALDWELL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.57028, -87.69444 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | — |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 29, 2013 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1936 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | HERMAN HAWKINS |
| Other Name | Watson 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.