Indian Lake Dam
Kentucky — Hancock County — INDIAN CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hancock |
| River | INDIAN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.88276, -86.71545 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| NID Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | December 11, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Commonwealth of Kentucky |
| Other Name | Indian 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.