Claryville Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Claryville Lake Dam, also known as Bob White Club Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Campbell, Kentucky.


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Summary

The dam, completed in 1940, serves primarily for recreational purposes and stands at a height of 15 feet with a length of 520 feet. It impounds Pond Creek, creating a serene 10.9-acre lake with a storage capacity of 990 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 42 feet.

Despite its recreational allure, Claryville Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet, adding to its risk profile. The Kentucky Division of Water regulates the dam, ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement activities are carried out regularly to safeguard public safety and property downstream.

With its moderate risk assessment and the potential for significant impact in the event of failure, Claryville Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the critical importance of maintaining and managing water resources. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate should monitor the dam's condition closely and advocate for necessary risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the long-term safety and sustainability of this vital infrastructure.

Year Completed

1940

Dam Length

520

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

POND CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10.9

Drainage Area

0.31

Nid Storage

990

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

15
       
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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.