East Lancaster Reservoir Dam
East Lancaster Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Garrard County, Kentucky, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About East Lancaster Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of East Lancaster Reservoir 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 City Of Lancaster (local government). It impounds the Dix River near Hedgeville.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 438 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/05/2025.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Garrard |
| Nearest City | Hedgeville |
| River/Stream | Dix River |
| Coordinates | 37.60495, -84.59033 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 438 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF LANCASTER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00089 |
| Federal ID | KY00089 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |