Cedar Creek Dam
Cedar Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Kentucky, built in 1999. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cedar Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Cedar Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Commonwealth Of Kentucky (state). It impounds the Trib Dix River near No Town.
The dam stands 86 feet tall and stretches 2,110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 784 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 47,344 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/2025.
At 86 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Trib Dix River |
| Coordinates | 37.49607, -84.55109 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 86 ft |
| Dam Height | 86 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 47,344 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47,344 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17,697 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 784 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01167 |
| Federal ID | KY01167 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |