H Cunning Lake Dam

TR-ABSALOM CREEK· Mason, Kentucky· Built 1959· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

H Cunning Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 27% in KY)
Dam Length385 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage17 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDKY00894

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 15, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

CHARLES E. BOYD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of H Cunning Lake Dam?

H Cunning Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates H Cunning Lake Dam?

H Cunning Lake Dam is owned by CHARLES E. BOYD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was H Cunning Lake Dam built?

H Cunning Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of H Cunning Lake Dam?

H Cunning Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is H Cunning Lake Dam?

H Cunning Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was H Cunning Lake Dam last inspected?

H Cunning Lake Dam was last inspected on April 15, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.