West Lancaster Reservoir Dam
West Lancaster Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Garrard County, Kentucky, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About West Lancaster Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of West Lancaster Reservoir 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 Lancaster (local government). It impounds the Dix River near No Town.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 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 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 04/05/2025.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Garrard |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Dix River |
| Coordinates | 37.60679, -84.59508 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF LANCASTER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00090 |
| Federal ID | KY00090 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |