Elk Lake Dam
Kentucky — Owen County — ELK CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Owen |
| River | ELK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.49537, -84.74609 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,373 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,373 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 207 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 23, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | ELK LAKE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
| Other Name | Elk 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.