Homestead Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyHopkins
Nearest CitySAINT CHARLES
River/StreamCANY CREEK
Coordinates37.17630, -87.55146

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage730 acre-ft
Max Storage730 acre-ft
Normal Storage350 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHomestead Lake, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/26/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY00187
Federal IDKY00187
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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