Winchester Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyClark
Nearest CityNO TOWN
River/StreamLOWER HOWARD CREEK
Coordinates37.94893, -84.22983

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRoller-Compacted Concrete
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,900 acre-ft
Max Storage2,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,672 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerWINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/19/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY01035
Federal IDKY01035
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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