Prospect Point Dam is an earth dam located in Kenton County, Kentucky, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 45 ft45 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 90% 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 Prospect Point Dam
The primary purpose of Prospect Point Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Prospect Point Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Dry Creek near N/a.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 08/13/2025.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Kenton |
| Nearest City | N/a |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.06242, -84.61117 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Prospect Point Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01169 |
| Federal ID | KY01169 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |