Lake Holiday Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Lake Holiday Dam, also known as Holiday Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Carrollton, Kentucky.
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Summary
Built in 1969 by N. George Keat and Associates, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 1,275 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 49.5 acres. The dam stands at a height of 44 feet and stretches for 1,009 feet along Mill Creek.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Lake Holiday Dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated as of now. With a drainage area of 1.45 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Owen County, Kentucky, while providing opportunities for outdoor recreation in the surrounding area.
While the dam has not undergone recent modifications or upgrades, it continues to be monitored for any potential risks or issues. With its picturesque setting and important role in water management and recreation, Lake Holiday Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in the face of climate challenges.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
1009 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
MILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
49.5 |
Drainage Area |
1.45 |
Nid Storage |
1275 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
44 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Kentucky River At Lock 2 At Lockport
|
4990cfs |
Kentucky River At Lock 3 At Gest
|
4930cfs |
Eagle Creek At Glencoe
|
107cfs |
Ohio River At Markland Dam Near Warsaw
|
44700cfs |
Elkhorn Creek Near Frankfort
|
284cfs |
Kentucky River At Lock 4 At Frankfort
|
4370cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Lake Holiday Dam