Yelton Lake Dam
Kentucky — Bracken County — LOCUST CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bracken |
| River | LOCUST CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.70988, -84.07941 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | February 19, 2009 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1975 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | CHARLES W. RATLIFF |
| Other Name | Yelton 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.