Earl Levy Lake Dam

About Earl Levy Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Earl Levy Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thelma Case (private). It impounds the West Hickman Creek near No Town.

The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 12 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 02/18/2026.

At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.

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