Drew Scott Lake Dam
Drew Scott Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Kentucky, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Drew Scott Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Drew Scott Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Drew Scott (private). It impounds the Canoe Creek near Henderson.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/12/2026.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Canoe Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.77763, -87.47628 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DREW SCOTT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/12/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00913 |
| Federal ID | KY00913 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |