Freshwater Lake is an earth dam located in Union County, Kentucky. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 2,470 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 Freshwater Lake
The primary purpose of Freshwater Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Uc Processing, LLC (private).
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 2,470 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet.
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.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Waverly |
| Coordinates | 37.68278, -87.81722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,470 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Uc Processing, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY83491 |
| Federal ID | KY83491 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |