Olympian Springs Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyBath
Nearest CitySALT LICK
River/StreamMUD LICK CREEK
Coordinates38.06603, -83.65906

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length530 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage106 acre-ft
Max Storage106 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFOUR SEASONS CHRISTIAN CENTER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/13/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00383
Federal IDKY00383
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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