Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake Reservoir Report
Nearby: Armstrong Lake Dam Anderson Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake, also known as Coomes & Clark Lake, is a privately-owned reservoir located in Daviess County, Kentucky.
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Summary
The lake was designed by YOUNKER, OIL CO. and completed in 1962 for purposes other than drinking water supply or flood control. With a dam height of 20 feet and a length of 490 feet, the lake has a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 88 acre-feet.
Situated on TRIB-DESSERTER CREEK, Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake covers an area of 13.9 acres and has a drainage area of 0.36 square miles. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and the hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The last inspection was conducted in March 2017, with a frequency of 5 years. The lake is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite its relatively small size, Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake serves as a significant water resource in the region and plays a vital role in managing local water levels and quality. The lake's location in a scenic area of Kentucky makes it a popular spot for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. With its well-maintained dam structure and low hazard potential, the lake continues to provide valuable recreational and environmental benefits to the community while ensuring water resource sustainability for future generations.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
490 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB-DESSERTER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.36 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Clark & Coomes Oil Field Lake