Reformatory Dam

Kentucky — Oldham County — CEDAR CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyOldham
RiverCEDAR CREEK
Coordinates38.40056, -85.44000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage900 acre-ft
Max Storage900 acre-ft
Surface Area54 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 1, 2016
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Other NameReformatory 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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