Camp Ernst Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Boone |
| Nearest City | CAMP ERNST CAMP SITES |
| River/Stream | GUNPOWDER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.99625, -84.71291 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 355 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | YMCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |