Mill Creek Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mill Creek Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. 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 | 55 ft (taller than 86.2% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00259 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mill Creek Lake Dam?
Mill Creek Lake 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 Mill Creek Lake Dam?
Mill Creek Lake Dam is owned by COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mill Creek Lake Dam built?
Mill Creek Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Mill Creek Lake Dam?
Mill Creek Lake 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 Mill Creek Lake Dam?
Mill Creek Lake Dam has a dam height of 55 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 Mill Creek Lake Dam last inspected?
Mill Creek Lake Dam was last inspected on October 11, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.