Clements Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyRowan
Nearest CityMOREHEAD
River/StreamEVANS BRANCH
Coordinates38.19250, -83.43444

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage677 acre-ft
Max Storage677 acre-ft
Normal Storage419 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/19/2026
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY00029
Federal IDKY00029
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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