Dogwood Valley Lake Dam
Dogwood Valley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Kentucky, built in 1981. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dogwood Valley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dogwood Valley Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stephen And Jennifer Bingham (private). It impounds the Rockhouse Fork Of Big Willard Creek near No Town.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 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 06/24/2025.
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 | Perry |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Rockhouse Fork Of Big Willard Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.25036, -83.32451 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STEPHEN AND JENNIFER BINGHAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01021 |
| Federal ID | KY01021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |