Lakewood Shores Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Lakewood Shores Dam, also known as Lakewood Shores Lake, is a private-owned dam located in Crestwood, Kentucky.


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Summary

This earth dam, completed in 1967, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene environment for water enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. The dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans 600 feet in length, creating a surface area of 10.3 acres and a storage capacity of 176.2 acre-feet.

Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, this dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is rated as not assessed in terms of condition. With a moderate risk assessment level, measures for risk management are yet to be detailed. The dam is situated along the North Fork Currystream, offering a beautiful backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Overall, Lakewood Shores Dam serves as a vital recreational asset in Oldham County, Kentucky, providing a tranquil setting for residents and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. As efforts continue to maintain and regulate the dam, it remains a key feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and enjoy the benefits it brings to the local community.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

NORTH FORK CURRYS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10.3

Drainage Area

0.15

Nid Storage

176.2

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

27
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.