Willisburg Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyWashington
Nearest CityPOLIN
River/StreamLICK CREEK
Coordinates37.82694, -85.16306

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height77 ft
Dam Height77 ft
Dam Length820 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,351 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,351 acre-ft
Surface Area126 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY00103
Federal IDKY00103
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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