Matthews Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Matthews Dam, also known as Matthews Lake, is situated in Woodford, Kentucky, on TR-Glenns Creek.
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Summary
This private dam, completed in 1965, serves primarily for recreational purposes and is owned by a private entity. The Kentucky Division of Water regulates and inspects the dam, ensuring its safety and compliance with state standards. The dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 470 feet, with a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, Matthews Dam has been rated as having poor condition, as noted during its last inspection in February 2017. The dam's risk assessment is categorized as moderate, indicating the need for potential management measures to mitigate any risks associated with its operation. Notably, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and adherence to guidelines remain unspecified, raising questions about its preparedness for potential emergencies. With its beautiful surroundings and recreational opportunities, Matthews Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate impact within Kentucky's landscape.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
470 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GLENNS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.1 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Matthews Dam