Nortonville Lake Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Nearest City | NORTONVILLE |
| River/Stream | DRAKES CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.18100, -87.46381 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF NORTONVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |