Zachariah Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLee
Nearest CityNO TOWN
River/StreamSINKING CREEK
Coordinates37.68920, -83.70990

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length380 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage455 acre-ft
Max Storage455 acre-ft
Normal Storage215 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerBRETAGNE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY00313
Federal IDKY00313
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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