Eminence Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyHenry
Nearest CityNEW CASTLE
River/StreamTOWN CREEK
Coordinates38.39139, -85.18287

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length513 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage152 acre-ft
Max Storage152 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLeon Leonard;PAUL & RHONDA FISTER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/04/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00060
Federal IDKY00060
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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