Sturgis Lake Dam

Kentucky — Union County — CYPRESS CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyUnion
RiverCYPRESS CREEK
Coordinates37.54444, -87.97139

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage254 acre-ft
Max Storage254 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 8, 2016
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerUNION COUNTY AIR BOARD
Other NameSturgis 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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