Gholson Lake Dam

Kentucky — Caldwell County

Location

StateKentucky
CountyCaldwell
Coordinates36.97910, -87.87400

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length850 ft
NID Storage188 acre-ft
Max Storage188 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 8, 2014
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2014
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCOOK FARMS, LLC
Other NameGholson 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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