Whippoorwill Lake Dam
Kentucky — Franklin County — SOUTH BENSON CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Franklin |
| River | SOUTH BENSON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.18583, -84.91639 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | January 29, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1963 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | LOIS WEINBURG |
| Other Name | Whipporwill 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.