Goodin Creek Lake
Goodin Creek Lake is an earth dam located in Knox County, Kentucky, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Goodin Creek Lake
The primary purpose of Goodin Creek Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Goodin Creek, Inc (private). It impounds the Goodin Creek near Gausdale.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 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 11/22/2016.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Knox |
| Nearest City | Gausdale |
| River/Stream | Goodin Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.76389, -83.94667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GOODIN CREEK, INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/22/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00496 |
| Federal ID | KY00496 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |