Tom Wathen Lake
Kentucky — Muhlenberg County — SALT LICK CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| River | SALT LICK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.13444, -87.16667 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 621 ft |
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | March 29, 2006 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1955 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | MALCOLM JESSUP |
| Other Name | Wathen 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.