Barrett Hill Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: William Riley Lake Dam Maple Leaf Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Barrett Hill Lake Dam, located in Livermore, Kentucky, is a privately owned structure designed by the OIL CO.
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Summary
in 1963. This earth dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Rough Creek, with a height of 26 feet and a length of 480 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 57.4 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.1 acres.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Barrett Hill Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, highlighting its importance in mitigating flood risks in the area. Although not currently rated for condition assessment, the dam has an inspection frequency of 5 years, with the last inspection being conducted in March 2005.
With its strategic location and vital role in flood risk reduction, Barrett Hill Lake Dam stands as a crucial infrastructure in safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential water-related disasters. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find interest in the dam's design, purpose, and management, contributing to the overall resilience of the region against flooding events.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
ROUGH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.1 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun
|
4020cfs |
South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville
|
25cfs |
Green River At Paradise
|
3160cfs |
Caney Creek Near Horse Branch
|
49cfs |
Pond River Near Apex
|
57cfs |
Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton
|
49000cfs |
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.
Barrett Hill Lake Dam