Dunham Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMetcalfe
Nearest CityEDMONTON
River/StreamLITTLE BARREN RIVER
Coordinates36.99133, -85.61496

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length560 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage240 acre-ft
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Normal Storage175 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF EDMONTON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/19/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00165
Federal IDKY00165
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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