Walnut Hall Stud Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Walnut Hall Stud Lake, located in Scott County, Kentucky, is a private recreational lake with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for its owners and visitors.


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Summary

Built in 1969 by the Soil Conservation Service, this Earth-type dam stands at 27 feet tall and stretches 650 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 55.2 acre-feet. The lake covers a surface area of 6.9 acres and is fed by the TR-Cane Run river or stream.

Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Walnut Hall Stud Lake is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and compliance with state water regulations. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the lake poses a moderate risk level, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. In the event of an emergency, the lake's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and readiness remain unspecified, highlighting the importance of preparedness and coordination with local authorities.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Walnut Hall Stud Lake offers a fascinating case study in private dam construction and management, showcasing the intersection of recreational use, regulatory oversight, and risk assessment in maintaining a sustainable water resource. With its tranquil setting and important role in local water management, this lake serves as a valuable example of balancing environmental stewardship with recreational enjoyment in the heart of Kentucky's Great Crossing area.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

650

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TR-CANE RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.9

Drainage Area

0.54

Nid Storage

55.2

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.