Lake Vega

Kentucky — Madison County

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMadison
Coordinates37.70167, -84.21667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length890 ft
NID Storage1,840 acre-ft
Max Storage1,840 acre-ft
Surface Area140 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1943
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBlue Grass Army Depot

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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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