Lake Carnico Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyNicholas
Nearest CityMILLERSBURG
River/StreamBIG BRUSHY CREEK
Coordinates38.34579, -84.04390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height68 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length1,030 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,962 acre-ft
Max Storage2,962 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,362 acre-ft
Surface Area114 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNICHOLAS COUNTY FISCAL COURT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/13/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00112
Federal IDKY00112
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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