Lochdale Dam
Lochdale Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Kentucky. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lochdale Dam
The primary purpose of Lochdale Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Lochdale Development Inc (private). It impounds the Waveland Tributary near Lexington.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 05/29/2024.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Waveland Tributary |
| Coordinates | 37.97540, -84.54820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LOCHDALE DEVELOPMENT INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01182 |
| Federal ID | KY01182 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |