Milburn Lake

TR-TWELVEMILE CREEK· Campbell, Kentucky· Built 1972· Earth· 42 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Milburn Lake is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 42 ft (taller than 76.3% in KY)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage29 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDKY00683

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: February 18, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

C. MILBURN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Milburn Lake?

Milburn Lake 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 Milburn Lake?

Milburn Lake is owned by C. MILBURN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Milburn Lake built?

Milburn Lake was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Milburn Lake?

Milburn Lake 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 Milburn Lake?

Milburn Lake has a dam height of 42 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 Milburn Lake last inspected?

Milburn Lake was last inspected on February 18, 2009. 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.