Eckerson Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Eckerson Dam, also known as Eckerson Lake, is a private-owned water resource located in Grant, Kentucky.


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Summary

Built in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans 200 feet in length, providing a serene recreational spot for visitors to enjoy. With a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 43.7 acre-feet, the dam creates a surface area of 4.2 acres and drains an area of 0.04 square miles.

Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Eckerson Dam is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality. Although rated as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated." While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified in the data, the dam remains a popular recreational destination along the TR-Eagle Creek for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

200

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TR-EAGLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.2

Drainage Area

0.04

Nid Storage

87

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

27
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.