Lakewood Baptist Church Dam

Jefferson, Kentucky· Earth· 27 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lakewood Baptist Church Dam is classified as high hazard in Kentucky. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 37.3% in KY)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage19 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDKY01266

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 23, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lakewood Baptist Church Dam?

Lakewood Baptist Church Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lakewood Baptist Church Dam?

Lakewood Baptist Church Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lakewood Baptist Church Dam?

Lakewood Baptist Church 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 Lakewood Baptist Church Dam?

Lakewood Baptist Church Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Lakewood Baptist Church Dam last inspected?

Lakewood Baptist Church Dam was last inspected on October 23, 2023. 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.