Dams in Webster County, Kentucky
9Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Webster County, Kentucky
Webster County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Webster County is 67 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Owens Creek Frs F2 at 34 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon City Lake Dam | High | Fair | 18 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Providence City Dam (new) | Significant | Poor | 30 | Water Supply | 1945 |
| Owens Creek Frs F2 | Low | Not Rated | 34 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| Th Weikel Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 31 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Roy Edgar Billings Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 30 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Providence City Dam (old) | Low | Fair | 29 | Water Supply | 1930 |
| Watson Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 27 | Recreation | 1936 |
| Deer Creek Lodge Dam | Low | Poor | 20 | Recreation | 2007 |
| Walker Dam | Low | Fair | 18 | Recreation | 1940 |