Dunham Lake Dam

Kentucky — Metcalfe County — LITTLE BARREN RIVER

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMetcalfe
RiverLITTLE BARREN RIVER
Coordinates36.99133, -85.61496

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length560 ft
NID Storage240 acre-ft
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 19, 2025
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF EDMONTON
Other NameEdmonton City Lake

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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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