Hurricane Lake Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Nelson |
| Nearest City | WEST POINT |
| River/Stream | WILSON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.83306, -85.64083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HURRICANE HILLS RESORT INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |