Otter Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyHopkins
Nearest CityHANSON
River/StreamOTTER CREEK
Coordinates37.40656, -87.51801

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage695 acre-ft
Max Storage695 acre-ft
Normal Storage229 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCHRISTOPHER PEERS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/18/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00858
Federal IDKY00858
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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