Pennyrile Lake

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyChristian
Nearest CityPENNYRILE FOREST STATE PARK
River/StreamCLIFTY CREEK
Coordinates37.07319, -87.66498

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage691 acre-ft
Max Storage691 acre-ft
Normal Storage498 acre-ft
Surface Area47 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/02/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY00173
Federal IDKY00173
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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