East Lancaster Reservoir Dam

Kentucky — Garrard County — DIX RIVER

Location

StateKentucky
CountyGarrard
RiverDIX RIVER
Coordinates37.60496, -84.59034

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length438 ft
NID Storage85 acre-ft
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 5, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1940
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF LANCASTER
Other NameLancaster Reservoir(East)

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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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