Elmer Davis Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateKentucky
CountyOwen
Nearest CityGRATZ
River/StreamSEVERN CREEK
Coordinates38.49528, -84.88222

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height68 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length520 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,650 acre-ft
Max Storage4,650 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,151 acre-ft
Surface Area148 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/06/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDKY00059
Federal IDKY00059
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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