Lower Berea Reservoir Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMadison
Nearest CityBEREA
River/StreamSILVER CREEK
Coordinates37.54327, -84.24259

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length470 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage385 acre-ft
Max Storage385 acre-ft
Normal Storage266 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBerea Municipal Utilities
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/13/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00072
Federal IDKY00072
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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