Crofton Lake Dam
Crofton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Christian County, Kentucky, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Crofton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Crofton 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 Chuck Simpson (private). It impounds the Dripping Spring Branch near Crofton-vicinity.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 305 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Christian |
| Nearest City | Crofton-vicinity |
| River/Stream | Dripping Spring Branch |
| Coordinates | 37.04008, -87.49024 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CHUCK SIMPSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00189 |
| Federal ID | KY00189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |