Dams in Owen County, Kentucky
11Total Dams
0High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Owen County, Kentucky
Owen County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 6 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Owen County is 77 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Elmer Davis Lake Dam at 68 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer Davis Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 68 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Elk Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 43 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Kentucky River Lock And Dam 3 | Significant | Fair | 22 | Navigation | 1844 |
| Kreutzjans Farm Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 58 | Irrigation | |
| Lake Holiday Dam | Low | Not Rated | 44 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Timberwood Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 30 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Thomas Lakes (lower) Dam | Low | Poor | 30 | Water Supply | 1940 |
| Et Reed Dam | Low | Not Rated | 29 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Thomas Lakes (upper) Dam | Low | Poor | 29 | Water Supply | 1940 |
| Richard Detzel Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Elk Lake Club Water Supply Dam | Low | Poor | 24 | Other | 1959 |