Walker Construction Dam
Walker Construction Dam is an earth dam located in Menifee County, Kentucky, built in 1967. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Walker Construction Dam
Walker Construction Dam is a dam in Menifee, Kentucky. The dam is owned by The Walker Company Of Kentucky, Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-indian Creek near Goosetown School-area.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/19/2025.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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 | Menifee |
| Nearest City | Goosetown School-area |
| River/Stream | Tr-indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.93788, -83.65455 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | THE WALKER COMPANY OF KENTUCKY, INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00584 |
| Federal ID | KY00584 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |