Beshear Lake Dam

Kentucky — Caldwell County

Location

StateKentucky
CountyCaldwell
Coordinates37.14840, -87.68156

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length550 ft
NID Storage17,837 acre-ft
Max Storage17,837 acre-ft
Surface Area794 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

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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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