Fishtrap Dam
Kentucky — Pike County — LEVISA FORK OF BIG SANDY RIVER
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| River | LEVISA FORK OF BIG SANDY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.43167, -82.41667 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 195 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| NID Storage | 164,360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164,360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,131 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 27, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1969 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Huntington District |
| Other Name | Fishtrap 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.