Eminence Lake Dam
Eminence Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Kentucky, built in 1950. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Eminence Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Eminence Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Leon Leonard;paul & Rhonda Fister (private). It impounds the Town Creek near New Castle.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 513 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 152 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 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 09/04/2025.
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 | Henry |
| Nearest City | New Castle |
| River/Stream | Town Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.39139, -85.18287 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 513 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Leon Leonard;PAUL & RHONDA FISTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00060 |
| Federal ID | KY00060 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |