Big Bone Lick State Park Dam

Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyBoone
Nearest CityBIG BONE
River/StreamBIG BONE CREEK
Coordinates38.88452, -84.74291

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length490 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage218 acre-ft
Max Storage218 acre-ft
Normal Storage185 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection10/23/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00307
Federal IDKY00307
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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