Wood Creek Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLaurel
Nearest CityHAZEL PATCH
River/StreamROCKCASTLE RIVER
Coordinates37.21428, -84.19834

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height172 ft
Dam Height172 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage44,000 acre-ft
Max Storage44,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage23,270 acre-ft
Surface Area672 acres
Drainage Area21 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerKENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/09/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDKY00088
Federal IDKY00088
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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