Lw Clarke Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cherokee Lake Dam Harry Bailey Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Lw Clarke Lake Dam, located in Greenup, Kentucky, serves as a vital recreational resource along the Little Sandy River offstream.
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Summary
Built in 1963, this private dam stands at 25 feet high and spans 436 feet in length, providing storage for up to 42 acre-feet of water. With a surface area of 4.6 acres and a drainage area of 0.03 square miles, the dam offers a serene and picturesque setting for water and climate enthusiasts to explore.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Lw Clarke Lake Dam is deemed to have a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for its condition. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been modified in recent years and undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its safety and structural integrity. While the dam's spillway type is labeled as uncontrolled, the area surrounding the dam remains a popular destination for outdoor activities and wildlife observation.
With its scenic surroundings and contribution to the local ecosystem, Lw Clarke Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of responsible water resource management and climate stewardship in the region. As visitors enjoy the recreational opportunities offered by the dam, it serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human activity and environmental preservation in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
436 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE SANDY RIVER OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.03 |
Nid Storage |
42 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ohio River At Ironton
|
25600cfs |
Little Sandy River At Grayson
|
248cfs |
Tygarts Creek Near Greenup
|
85cfs |
Ohio River At Greenup Dam Near Greenup
|
33900cfs |
Symmes Creek At Aid Oh
|
110cfs |
Upper Twin Creek At Mcgaw Oh
|
2cfs |
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.
Lw Clarke Lake Dam