Camp Ernst Dam
Kentucky — Boone County — GUNPOWDER CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Boone |
| River | GUNPOWDER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.99625, -84.71291 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| NID Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | October 23, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1950 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | YMCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI |
| Other Name | Camp Ernst Lake |
Location Map
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.