Elk Lake Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Owen |
| Nearest City | LUSBYS MILL-VICINITY |
| River/Stream | ELK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.49537, -84.74609 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,373 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,373 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,654 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 207 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ELK LAKE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |