Woodterrace Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Kentucky, built in 1987. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 150 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Woodterrace Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Woodterrace Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Aspen Court Condo Association (private). It impounds the Trib-ohio near Henderson.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 12/18/2025.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Trib-ohio |
| Coordinates | 37.86717, -87.56752 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Aspen Court Condo Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/18/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01059 |
| Federal ID | KY01059 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |