Spooky Hollow (Lower)Dam
Kentucky — Nelson County — LICK CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Nelson |
| River | LICK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.80667, -85.61056 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 11, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1950 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | SPOOKY HOLLOW INC |
| Other Name | Spooky Hollow 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.