Waverly Park Dam
Waverly Park Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Waverly Park Dam
The primary purpose of Waverly Park Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Louisville Metro Parks (local government). It impounds the Tr-mill Creek near Waverly Hills.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/16/2024.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Waverly Hills |
| River/Stream | Tr-mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.12987, -85.83129 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00596 |
| Federal ID | KY00596 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |