Emile Napier Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLee
Nearest CityBEATTYVILLE
River/StreamSILVER CREEK
Coordinates37.62192, -83.72403

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length275 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage34 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerEMIL NAPIER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00881
Federal IDKY00881
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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