Greenville City Lake Dam
Greenville City Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, built in 1930. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Greenville City Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Greenville City Lake 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 Greenville (local government). It impounds the Caney Creek near Greenville.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 317 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/21/2025.
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 | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest City | Greenville |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.19412, -87.17631 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 317 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF GREENVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00159 |
| Federal ID | KY00159 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |