Wood Creek Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Laurel |
| Nearest City | HAZEL PATCH |
| River/Stream | ROCKCASTLE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.21428, -84.19834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 172 ft |
| Dam Height | 172 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23,270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 672 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |