Guist Creek Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyShelby
Nearest CityRIVALS
River/StreamGUIST CREEK
Coordinates38.20722, -85.15833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length1,060 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage13,944 acre-ft
Max Storage13,944 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,724 acre-ft
Surface Area333 acres
Drainage Area29 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY00040
Federal IDKY00040
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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