Lowe Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Lowe Lake Dam, located in Graves County, Kentucky, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1948 primarily for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 15 feet and stretching 400 feet in length, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 30 acre-feet. The dam impounds Lowe Lake, providing a surface area of 5.4 acres and serving as a popular spot for water enthusiasts in the Lowes-area community.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Lowe Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, the dam is rated as not assessed for condition and has a moderate risk assessment. The last inspection conducted in 2012 highlighted a need for regular monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks associated with the dam.
With a serene setting along the tributary of Wilson Creek, Lowe Lake Dam offers a picturesque recreational retreat for locals and visitors alike. While the dam's risk assessment suggests a moderate level of concern, ongoing measures are likely in place to safeguard the dam's integrity and the surrounding community in case of emergencies. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lowe Lake Dam serves as a fascinating example of balancing recreational benefits with the critical responsibility of dam safety and management.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB-WILSON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.19 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Massac Creek Near Paducah
|
2cfs |
Little Bayou Creek Near Grahamville
|
1cfs |
Bayou De Chien Near Clinton
|
30cfs |
Ohio River At Metropolis
|
444000cfs |
Bayou Creek Near Grahamville
|
5cfs |
Clarks River At Almo
|
41cfs |
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.
Lowe Lake Dam