Beshear Lake Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Caldwell |
| Nearest City | DAWSON SPRINGS |
| River/Stream | PINY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.14840, -87.68156 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17,837 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,837 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,809 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 794 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |