Lotus Lake Dam (upper) is an earth dam located in Bullitt County, Kentucky, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 680 ft long, taller than 88% 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 Lotus Lake Dam (upper)
The primary purpose of Lotus Lake Dam (upper) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mannox, LLC (private). It impounds the West Fork Cox Creek near Lotus.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 705 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 06/06/2024.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bullitt |
| Nearest City | Lotus |
| River/Stream | West Fork Cox Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.92141, -85.59641 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 705 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 705 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mannox, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00084 |
| Federal ID | KY00084 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |