Homestead Lake Dam
Kentucky — Hopkins County — CANY CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| River | CANY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.17630, -87.55146 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| NID Storage | 730 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 730 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 26, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Homestead Lake, LLC |
| Other Name | Homestead 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.