Lagrange Reservoir Lower Dam

Lagrange Reservoir Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Oldham County, Kentucky, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Lagrange Reservoir Lower Dam

The primary purpose of Lagrange Reservoir Lower Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David Mcroberts (private). It impounds the Harrods Creek near Harrods Creek.

The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/24/2025.

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Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyOldham
Nearest CityHarrods Creek
River/StreamHarrods Creek
Coordinates38.42028, -85.37694

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length430 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage129 acre-ft
Max Storage129 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDAVID MCROBERTS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/24/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00009
Federal IDKY00009
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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