Oakland Lake Dam

ROBINSON CREEK· Taylor, Kentucky· Built 1950· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Oakland Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 11.4% in KY)
Dam Length288 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage181 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDKY00134

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: April 9, 2008
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

DONALD DUDGEON

Private

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Marion County Sportsmans Dam

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George Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oakland Lake Dam?

Oakland Lake 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 Oakland Lake Dam?

Oakland Lake Dam is owned by DONALD DUDGEON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Oakland Lake Dam built?

Oakland Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Oakland Lake Dam?

Oakland 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 Oakland Lake Dam?

Oakland Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Oakland Lake Dam last inspected?

Oakland Lake Dam was last inspected on April 9, 2008. 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.