Watson Lake Dam

Kentucky — Webster County — CALDWELL CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyWebster
RiverCALDWELL CREEK
Coordinates37.57028, -87.69444

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length275 ft
NID Storage34 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 29, 2013
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHERMAN HAWKINS
Other NameWatson Lake

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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.

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