Earl Dean Lake Dam

Kentucky — Mercer County — THOMPSON CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMercer
RiverTHOMPSON CREEK
Coordinates37.82605, -84.92266

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length375 ft
NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 16, 2006
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1948
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerEARL DEAN
Other NameDean 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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