George Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
George Dam, also known as George Lake, is a privately owned recreational dam located in Marion County, Kentucky.
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Summary
The dam, completed in 1965, stands at 28 feet tall and spans 175 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 19 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Pontchartrain Creek, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated, with its last inspection conducted in December 2004.
Managed by private owners, George Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has not undergone significant modifications since its construction. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are currently unspecified, suggesting a potential area for further evaluation and improvement. With its scenic location and limited drainage area of 0.03 square miles, George Dam offers visitors a tranquil setting for outdoor activities while maintaining a moderate level of risk management in its operations.
Although George Dam presents a low hazard potential, its condition assessment remains ungraded, signaling a need for updated inspections and emergency preparedness measures. As a privately owned recreational structure, the dam provides a serene environment for visitors to enjoy water-based activities on George Lake. With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s, the dam serves as a reminder of Kentucky's water resource management efforts and the importance of continuous monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental sustainability in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
175 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PONTCHARTRAIN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
0.03 |
Nid Storage |
19 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Beech Fork At Maud
|
99cfs |
Beech Fork At Bardstown
|
163cfs |
North Fork Nolin River At Hodgenville
|
6cfs |
Green River Near Mckinney
|
7cfs |
Russell Creek Near Columbia
|
51cfs |
Rolling Fork Near Boston
|
417cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
George Dam