Hickory Hills Country Club Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Hickory Hills Country Club Dam, also known as Hickory Hills Country Club Lake, is a privately owned recreational structure located in Liberty, Kentucky.
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Summary
Built in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 400 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Carpenter Creek and is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
With a primary purpose of recreation, the Hickory Hills Country Club Dam offers a surface area of 3.7 acres for boating, fishing, and other water-based activities. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating a manageable level of risk associated with its operation. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to monitor the dam's integrity and safety. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and emergency action plans are not yet in place, highlighting areas for potential improvement in risk management measures.
Overall, the Hickory Hills Country Club Dam serves as a key recreational resource in Casey County, Kentucky, providing opportunities for outdoor enjoyment while also requiring ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the balance between recreation and risk management in the operation of this dam, as well as the collaborative efforts between private ownership, state regulation, and federal oversight through the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
CARPENTER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Green River Near Mckinney
|
9cfs |
Dix River Near Danville
|
293cfs |
Buck Creek Near Shopville
|
83cfs |
Kentucky River At Lock 8 Near Camp Nelson
|
2630cfs |
Kentucky River At Lock 7 At Highbridge
|
5050cfs |
Rockcastle River At Billows
|
297cfs |
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.
Hickory Hills Country Club Dam