Whippoorwill Lake Dam

Kentucky — Franklin County — SOUTH BENSON CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyFranklin
RiverSOUTH BENSON CREEK
Coordinates38.18583, -84.91639

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length420 ft
NID Storage69 acre-ft
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJanuary 29, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLOIS WEINBURG
Other NameWhipporwill 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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