Mill Creek Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyPowell
Nearest CityNATURAL BRIDGE STATE PARK
River/StreamRED RIVER
Coordinates37.76667, -83.67389

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,840 acre-ft
Max Storage1,840 acre-ft
Normal Storage880 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00259
Federal IDKY00259
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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