Otter Lake Dam
Kentucky — Hopkins County — OTTER CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| River | OTTER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.40656, -87.51801 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| NID Storage | 695 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 695 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | March 18, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | CHRISTOPHER PEERS |
| Other Name | Otter 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.