New Drakesboro Lake Dam
New Drakesboro Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About New Drakesboro Lake Dam
The primary purpose of New Drakesboro 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 Brenda Gregory (private). It impounds the Tr-pond Creek near No Town.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 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 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 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 12/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Tr-pond Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.20545, -87.06875 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Brenda Gregory |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00954 |
| Federal ID | KY00954 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |