Cave Run Dam
Kentucky — Bath County — LICKING RIVER
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bath |
| River | LICKING RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.11761, -83.53268 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 148 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| NID Storage | 614,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 614,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,270 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 30, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Louisville District |
| Other Name | Cave Run Lake |
Location Map
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.