Pace Lake

SANDY CREEK· Livingston, Kentucky· Built 1963· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pace Lake is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 46.4% in KY)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage355 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDKY00433

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: March 7, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

DR. WILLAIN BARNES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pace Lake?

Pace 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 Pace Lake?

Pace Lake is owned by DR. WILLAIN BARNES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pace Lake built?

Pace Lake was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Pace Lake?

Pace 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 Pace Lake?

Pace Lake has a dam height of 29 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 Pace Lake last inspected?

Pace Lake was last inspected on March 7, 2012. 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.