Beech Creek Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | TANKSLEY |
| River/Stream | BEECH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.16772, -83.70852 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 67 ft |
| Dam Height | 67 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 935 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |