Priester Lake Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMcCracken
Nearest CityPADUCAH
River/StreamCLARKS RIVER
Coordinates37.03169, -88.54942

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length355 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage324 acre-ft
Max Storage324 acre-ft
Normal Storage117 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/28/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY00402
Federal IDKY00402
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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