Thomas Lakes (Lower) Dam

Kentucky — Owen County — NORTH SEVERN CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyOwen
RiverNORTH SEVERN CREEK
Coordinates38.52200, -84.84940

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage115 acre-ft
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 25, 2016
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1940
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF OWENTON
Other NameThomas Lake (Lower)

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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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