Deer Lake No 1 (upper) is an earth dam located in Scott County, Kentucky, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 55 ft55 ft tall and 580 ft long, taller than 94% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Deer Lake No 1 (upper)
The primary purpose of Deer Lake No 1 (upper) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Deer Lake Association, Inc (private). It impounds the Trib-eagle Creek near Sadieville.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/27/2025.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Sadieville |
| River/Stream | Trib-eagle Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.40381, -84.51115 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Deer Lake Association, Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01070 |
| Federal ID | KY01070 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |