Paris Lower City Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bourbon |
| Nearest City | PARIS |
| River/Stream | STONER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.21317, -84.24740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 127 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 584 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 584 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 584 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 111 acres |
| Drainage Area | 182 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF PARIS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |