Doe Valley Lake Dam
Doe Valley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Meade County, Kentucky, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Doe Valley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Doe Valley Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Doe Valley Association, Inc (private). It impounds the Doe Run near Brandenburg.
The dam stands 97 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 327 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18,450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 36 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 07/13/2023.
At 97 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Meade |
| Nearest City | Brandenburg |
| River/Stream | Doe Run |
| Coordinates | 37.99861, -86.11611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 97 ft |
| Dam Height | 97 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18,450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18,450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 327 acres |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DOE VALLEY ASSOCIATION, INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00022 |
| Federal ID | KY00022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |