Shadwick Dam
Shadwick Dam is an earth dam located in Hancock County, Kentucky, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Shadwick Dam
The primary purpose of Shadwick Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kevin Yoder (private). It impounds the Tr-caney Creek near Scythia-area.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/11/2025.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hancock |
| Nearest City | Scythia-area |
| River/Stream | Tr-caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.83493, -86.75996 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kevin Yoder |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00545 |
| Federal ID | KY00545 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |