Fauson Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Carter |
| Nearest City | PACTOLUS |
| River/Stream | TRIB-BARRETT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.34341, -82.98377 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | S & S READY MIX |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/17/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |