Elk Lake Dam

Kentucky — Owen County

Location

StateKentucky
CountyOwen
Coordinates38.49537, -84.74609

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length550 ft
NID Storage3,373 acre-ft
Max Storage3,373 acre-ft
Surface Area207 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerELK LAKE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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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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