Spencer Hill Farms Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Spencer Hill Farms Lake Dam, located in Montgomery County, Kentucky, was completed in 1960 with the primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a length of 225 feet, creating a storage capacity of 33.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.8 acres. The dam is classified as an Earth dam type and is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safe operation.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam at Spencer Hill Farms Lake is subject to a moderate risk assessment, with a risk level of 3. While the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," regular inspections are conducted every five years to assess the dam's safety and integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type, and emergency action plans are being evaluated to meet established guidelines. Overall, Spencer Hill Farms Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding community, offering both recreational opportunities and a source of moderate risk management for water enthusiasts to consider.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
225 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SPENCER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.8 |
Drainage Area |
0.17 |
Nid Storage |
33.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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.
Spencer Hill Farms Lake Dam