Rice Lake Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLincoln
Nearest CityROWLAND
River/StreamDIX RIVER
Coordinates37.48694, -84.67750

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage980 acre-ft
Max Storage980 acre-ft
Normal Storage640 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF STANFORD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection11/20/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY00026
Federal IDKY00026
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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