Lake Holiday Dam

MILL CREEK· Owen, Kentucky· Built 1969· Earth· 44 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Holiday Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 44 ft (taller than 78.7% in KY)
Dam Length1,009 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage610 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDKY00021

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: May 24, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

PAR-TEE LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Holiday Dam?

Lake Holiday 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 Lake Holiday Dam?

Lake Holiday Dam is owned by PAR-TEE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Holiday Dam built?

Lake Holiday Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Holiday Dam?

Lake Holiday 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 Lake Holiday Dam?

Lake Holiday Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Holiday Dam last inspected?

Lake Holiday Dam was last inspected on May 24, 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.