Dams in Caldwell County, Kentucky
11Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Caldwell County, Kentucky
Caldwell County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Caldwell County is 53 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Beshear Lake Dam at 38 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beshear Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 38 | Water Supply | 1962 |
| Donaldson Frs No 1a | Low | Not Rated | 37 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1986 |
| Donaldson Creek Frs No 2 | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1966 |
| Donaldson Creek Frs No 6a | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1963 |
| Donaldson Creek Frs No 3b | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1983 |
| Donaldson Creek Frs No 8 | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1962 |
| Princeton Railroad Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Recreation | 1917 |
| Donaldson Creek Frs No 5a | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1963 |
| Gholson Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Irrigation | 2014 |
| Hillview Farms Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Irrigation | 2014 |
| Donaldson Creek Frs No 9 | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1965 |