General Butler State Park Lake Dam
General Butler State Park Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Kentucky, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About General Butler State Park Lake Dam
The primary purpose of General Butler State Park Lake 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 Kentucky River near Carrollton.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 560 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 09/06/2024.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Carrollton |
| River/Stream | Kentucky River |
| Coordinates | 38.66457, -85.14850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00049 |
| Federal ID | KY00049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |