Lake Elkhorn
Key Takeaway
Lake Elkhorn is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 66 ft (taller than 89.8% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 782 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01062 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
VICTORIA ESTATES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Elkhorn?
Lake Elkhorn 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 Lake Elkhorn?
Lake Elkhorn is owned by VICTORIA ESTATES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Elkhorn built?
Lake Elkhorn was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Lake Elkhorn?
Lake Elkhorn 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 Lake Elkhorn?
Lake Elkhorn has a dam height of 66 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 Lake Elkhorn last inspected?
Lake Elkhorn was last inspected on March 10, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.