Big Bone Lick State Park Dam
Kentucky, Boone County, BIG BONE CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Boone |
| River | BIG BONE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.88452, -84.74291 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| NID Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | April 17, 2026 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1971 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Other Name | Big Bone Lick State Park 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.