Tyner Lake Dam
Tyner Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Kentucky, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tyner Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tyner 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 Jackson County Water Association (local government). It impounds the Flat Lick Creek near Flat Lick Creek-vicinity.
The dam stands 64 feet tall and stretches 1,260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 87 acres, has a storage capacity of 2,364 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 05/07/2025.
At 64 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Flat Lick Creek-vicinity |
| River/Stream | Flat Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.37772, -83.91267 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,364 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,364 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JACKSON COUNTY WATER ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00271 |
| Federal ID | KY00271 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |