Drake Dam is an earth dam located in Scott County, Kentucky, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 500 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Drake Dam
The primary purpose of Drake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mallard Point Home Owners Association (private). It impounds the Little Eagle Creek near Mallard Point Lake.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 47 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 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/17/2025.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Mallard Point Lake |
| River/Stream | Little Eagle Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.31417, -84.58000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mallard Point Home Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01066 |
| Federal ID | KY01066 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |