Lakeside At The Downs Dam

Daviess, Kentucky· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Lakeside At The Downs Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 1.7% in KY)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDKY01256

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

Thompson Homes Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lakeside At The Downs Dam?

Lakeside At The Downs 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 Lakeside At The Downs Dam?

Lakeside At The Downs Dam is owned by Thompson Homes Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lakeside At The Downs Dam?

Lakeside At The Downs Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lakeside At The Downs Dam?

Lakeside At The Downs Dam has a dam height of 14 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.

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.