Snyder Lake
Snyder Lake is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Kentucky, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Snyder Lake
The primary purpose of Snyder Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Al Perkins (private). It impounds the South Benson Creek near Bridgeport.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/03/2018.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Bridgeport |
| River/Stream | South Benson Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.15722, -84.93778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | AL PERKINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00375 |
| Federal ID | KY00375 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |