Beech Creek Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyClay
Nearest CityTANKSLEY
River/StreamBEECH CREEK
Coordinates37.16772, -83.70852

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height67 ft
Dam Height67 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,600 acre-ft
Max Storage1,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage935 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/09/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY00043
Federal IDKY00043
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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