Wolf Creek Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyRussell
Nearest CityBURKESVILLE
River/StreamCUMBERLAND
Coordinates36.86978, -85.14380

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height258 ft
Dam Length5,736 ft
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,089,000 acre-ft
Max Storage6,089,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,142,000 acre-ft
Surface Area50,250 acres
Drainage Area5,789 sq mi
Max Discharge553,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerUSACE - Nashville District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/15/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY03010
Federal IDKY03010
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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