Whitaker Lake Dam

PUP CREEK· Daviess, Kentucky· Built 1940· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Whitaker Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 11.4% in KY)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDKY00879

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 16, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KY Division of Water

Ownership

CHARLES R. WHITAKER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Whitaker Lake Dam?

Whitaker 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 Whitaker Lake Dam?

Whitaker Lake Dam is owned by CHARLES R. WHITAKER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Whitaker Lake Dam built?

Whitaker Lake Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Whitaker Lake Dam?

Whitaker 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 Whitaker Lake Dam?

Whitaker 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 Whitaker Lake Dam last inspected?

Whitaker Lake Dam was last inspected on March 16, 2017. 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.