Swan Pond Lake

TR-CUMBERLAND RIVER· Knox, Kentucky· Built 1930· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Swan Pond Lake is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 49% in KY)
Dam Length230 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage89 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)
NID IDKY00670

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: November 15, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

SWAN POND INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Swan Pond Lake?

Swan Pond 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 Swan Pond Lake?

Swan Pond Lake is owned by SWAN POND INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Swan Pond Lake built?

Swan Pond Lake was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Swan Pond Lake?

Swan Pond 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 Swan Pond Lake?

Swan Pond Lake has a dam height of 30 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 Swan Pond Lake last inspected?

Swan Pond Lake was last inspected on November 15, 2010. 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.