Wolf Creek Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Russell |
| Nearest City | BURKESVILLE |
| River/Stream | CUMBERLAND |
| Coordinates | 36.86978, -85.14380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 258 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,736 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,089,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,089,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,142,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50,250 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,789 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 553,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | USACE - Nashville District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |