Pennyrile Lake
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Christian |
| Nearest City | PENNYRILE FOREST STATE PARK |
| River/Stream | CLIFTY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.07319, -87.66498 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 691 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 691 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 498 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |