Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam
Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam is an earth dam located in Oldham County, Kentucky, built in 1967. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Lagrange (local government). It impounds the S. Fork Currys Fork near Crestwood.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 07/31/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kentucky dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Oldham |
| Nearest City | Crestwood |
| River/Stream | S. Fork Currys Fork |
| Coordinates | 38.38056, -85.36667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF LAGRANGE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01004 |
| Federal ID | KY01004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |