Big Bone Lick State Park Dam
Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Boone |
| Nearest City | BIG BONE |
| River/Stream | BIG BONE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.88452, -84.74291 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |