Scenic Lake Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | HENDERSON |
| River/Stream | OHIO RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.87810, -87.56229 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 359 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 359 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 705 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |