Dewey Dam
Kentucky — Floyd County — JOHNS CREEK OF LEVISA FORK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Floyd |
| River | JOHNS CREEK OF LEVISA FORK |
| Coordinates | 37.73682, -82.72921 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 118 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 913 ft |
| NID Storage | 93,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,100 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 19, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1949 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Huntington District |
| Other Name | Dewey 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.