Middle Lake Carnico Dam
Middle Lake Carnico Dam is an earth dam located in Nicholas County, Kentucky, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Middle Lake Carnico Dam
The primary purpose of Middle Lake Carnico Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nicholas County Fiscal Court (local government). It impounds the Hinkston Creek near Millersburg.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Nicholas |
| Nearest City | Millersburg |
| River/Stream | Hinkston Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.34352, -84.03613 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NICHOLAS COUNTY FISCAL COURT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00410 |
| Federal ID | KY00410 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |