Wiser Oil Reservoir No.
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6, also known as Williams Lake, is a privately owned dam located in Lee County, Kentucky. Constructed in 1958 by PEDX Oil Co., this Earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and has a length of 270 feet. With a storage capacity of 110.5 acre-feet, the dam serves as a crucial water resource on TR-Big Sinking Creek, offering a surface area of 5.2 acres and a drainage area of 0.42 square miles.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Wiser Oil Reservoir No. 6 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safe operation. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating a level of risk management in place. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in November 2013.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and does not have associated structures or locks. With its proximity to the city of Old Landing and under the jurisdiction of the Huntington District, Wiser Oil Reservoir No. 6 plays a vital role in water management in the region, highlighting the intersection of water resources and climate considerations in the area.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
270 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIG SINKING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.42 |
Nid Storage |
110.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
37 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Natural Bridge State Park
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Koomer Ridge Rec Area
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Koomer Ridge Campground
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Tunnel Ridge Road
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Callies
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Red River Gorge Geological Area
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