Beshear Lake Dam
Kentucky — Caldwell County — PINY CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Caldwell |
| River | PINY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.14840, -87.68156 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| NID Storage | 17,837 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,837 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 794 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 21, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1962 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Other Name | Piney Creek 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.