Whitaker Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyDaviess
Nearest CityOWENSBORO
River/StreamPUP CREEK
Coordinates37.78167, -86.93806

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage52 acre-ft
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCHARLES R. WHITAKER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection03/16/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00879
Federal IDKY00879
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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