Lake Carnico Dam

Kentucky — Nicholas County

Location

StateKentucky
CountyNicholas
Coordinates38.34579, -84.04390

Physical Characteristics

NID Height68 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length1,030 ft
NID Storage2,963 acre-ft
Max Storage2,963 acre-ft
Surface Area114 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNICHOLAS COUNTY FISCAL COURT

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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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