Tom Wathen Lake

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMuhlenberg
Nearest CityDRAKESBORO
River/StreamSALT LICK CREEK
Coordinates37.13444, -87.16667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length621 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage82 acre-ft
Max Storage18 acre-ft
Normal Storage82 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMALCOLM JESSUP
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection03/29/2006
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00442
Federal IDKY00442
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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