Shadow Lake Dam

TRID-OHIO· Campbell, Kentucky· Built 1998· Earth· 63 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Shadow Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 63 ft (taller than 88.9% in KY)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)
NID IDKY01153

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: July 3, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

TOWN PROPERTIES

Private

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Lower Alexandria Dam

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Covington Dam (North)

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Upper Alexandria Dam

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Ryland Lakes Dam No 1

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Ryland Lakes Dam No 2

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Dietz Lake Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Shadow Lake Dam?

Shadow 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 Shadow Lake Dam?

Shadow Lake Dam is owned by TOWN PROPERTIES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Shadow Lake Dam built?

Shadow Lake Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Shadow Lake Dam?

Shadow 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 Shadow Lake Dam?

Shadow Lake Dam has a dam height of 63 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 Shadow Lake Dam last inspected?

Shadow Lake Dam was last inspected on July 3, 2019. 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.