Lagrange L&n Railroad Lake Dam
Lagrange L&n Railroad Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Oldham County, Kentucky, built in 1920. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lagrange L&n Railroad Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lagrange L&n Railroad Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Lagrange (local government). It impounds the North Fork Currys near Lagrange.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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 07/31/2025.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Oldham |
| Nearest City | Lagrange |
| River/Stream | North Fork Currys |
| Coordinates | 38.40444, -85.37000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF LAGRANGE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00095 |
| Federal ID | KY00095 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |