Spring Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Spring Lake Dam, located in Madisonville, Kentucky, stands as a key recreational water resource along the Greasy Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1940, this earth dam boasts a height of 25 feet and a length of 600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 199 acre-feet. The dam primarily serves the purpose of recreation, offering a surface area of 9.4 acres for visitors to enjoy various water-based activities.
Maintained by the Kentucky Division of Water, the dam is regulated, permitted, and inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality. While the dam's hazard potential is rated as high, its condition assessment is marked as fair, indicating a moderate risk level. Emergency action plans are in place, although last updated in 2014, to address any potential risks and safeguard the surrounding community in case of a dam failure.
Overall, Spring Lake Dam stands as a vital water resource for locals and visitors alike, providing recreational opportunities while being closely monitored and managed to mitigate any potential risks associated with its high hazard potential. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam to be an intriguing case study in dam safety and management practices.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
GREASY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.21 |
Nid Storage |
199 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tradewater River At Olney
|
30cfs |
Pond River Near Apex
|
41cfs |
Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun
|
2760cfs |
Green River At Paradise
|
2210cfs |
Little River Near Cadiz
|
485cfs |
South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville
|
25cfs |
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.
Spring Lake Dam