Thomas Lakes (lower) Dam is an earth dam located in Owen County, Kentucky, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 250 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Thomas Lakes (lower) Dam
The primary purpose of Thomas Lakes (lower) Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Owenton (local government). It impounds the North Severn Creek near Gratz.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/25/2016.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Owen |
| Nearest City | Gratz |
| River/Stream | North Severn Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.52200, -84.84940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Owenton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00058 |
| Federal ID | KY00058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |