Timber Trails Lake Dam
Timber Trails Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nelson County, Kentucky, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Timber Trails Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Timber Trails Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Timber Trails Property Owners (private). It impounds the Lick Creek near Boston.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 11/18/2024.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Nelson |
| Nearest City | Boston |
| River/Stream | Lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.79694, -85.64556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TIMBER TRAILS PROPERTY OWNERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00448 |
| Federal ID | KY00448 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |