Yatesville Dam

Kentucky — Lawrence County — BLAINE CREEK

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLawrence
RiverBLAINE CREEK
Coordinates38.12586, -82.69733

Physical Characteristics

NID Height156 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length855 ft
NID Storage83,300 acre-ft
Max Storage83,300 acre-ft
Surface Area2,242 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 8, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1988
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Other NameYatesville 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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