Homestead Lake Dam

Kentucky — Hopkins County — CANY CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyHopkins
RiverCANY CREEK
Coordinates37.17630, -87.55146

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage730 acre-ft
Max Storage730 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 26, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1940
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHomestead Lake, LLC
Other NameHomestead 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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