Lake Mcneely Dam
Lake Mcneely Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Mcneely Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Mcneely 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 Floyds Fork near Zoneton(extension).
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 962 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 08/15/2024.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Zoneton(extension) |
| River/Stream | Floyds Fork |
| Coordinates | 38.09722, -85.63667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 962 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 962 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 494 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00117 |
| Federal ID | KY00117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |