Mill Creek Lake Dam

Kentucky — Powell County — RED RIVER

Location

StateKentucky
CountyPowell
RiverRED RIVER
Coordinates37.76667, -83.67389

Physical Characteristics

NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage1,840 acre-ft
Max Storage1,840 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 7, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Other NameMill Creek 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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