Cave Fork Lake Dam

Kentucky — Lee County — SINKING CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLee
RiverSINKING CREEK
Coordinates37.66866, -83.69798

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 3, 2005
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNORMA J. PERDUE
Other NameCave Fork 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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