Wolf Creek Dam

Kentucky — Russell County

Location

StateKentucky
CountyRussell
Coordinates36.86978, -85.14380

Physical Characteristics

NID Height258 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length5,736 ft
NID Storage6,089,000 acre-ft
Max Storage6,089,000 acre-ft
Surface Area50,250 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Nashville District

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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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