Priester Lake Dam
Kentucky — McCracken County — CLARKS RIVER
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | McCracken |
| River | CLARKS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.03169, -88.54942 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
| NID Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 28, 2016 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Other Name | Priester 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.