Nortonville Lake Dam
Kentucky — Hopkins County — DRAKES CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| River | DRAKES CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.18100, -87.46381 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| NID Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 2, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF NORTONVILLE |
| Other Name | Nortonville 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.