Dams in Oldham County, Kentucky
17Total Dams
3High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Oldham County, Kentucky
Oldham County has 17 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 8 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Oldham County is 69 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Reynolds Meadows Dam at 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake Dam | High | Poor | 34 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Yager Lake Dam | High | Fair | 33 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam | High | Poor | 31 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Green Valley Country Club Dam | Significant | Poor | 31 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Covered Bridge Farm Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 28 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Lagrange Reservoir Lower Dam | Significant | Poor | 25 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Lagrange L&n Railroad Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 22 | Recreation | 1920 |
| Reynolds Meadows Dam | Low | Fair | 40 | Recreation | 1955 |
| English Dam | Low | Fair | 38 | Irrigation | 1990 |
| Harmony Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 34 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Reformatory Dam | Low | Poor | 32 | Other | 1955 |
| Willig Dam | Low | Not Rated | 31 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Brown Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1951 |
| Lakewood Shores Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Lagrange Reservoir (upper) Dam | Low | Poor | 23 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 23 | Recreation | 1922 |
| Carl Clore Jr Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 17 | Recreation | 1954 |