Heaven Hill Distillery Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Barton Dam Lake Sympson Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
The Heaven Hill Distillery Dam, also known as Heaven Hill Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Nelson County, Kentucky.
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Summary
Completed in 1950, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and spans 550 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 56.1 acre-feet. The dam primarily serves a recreational purpose, offering opportunities for activities like fishing and boating on the 3.7-acre surface area of the lake.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, the Heaven Hill Distillery Dam is deemed to have a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the dam has not been officially rated for its condition, it undergoes inspection every five years to ensure its safety and stability. Situated on TR-Town Creek, this dam plays a role in managing water resources in the area, with the spillway type being uncontrolled. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate can appreciate the importance of this structure in maintaining the ecological balance of the region.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TOWN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.06 |
Nid Storage |
56.1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Beech Fork At Bardstown
|
241cfs |
Beech Fork At Maud
|
145cfs |
Rolling Fork Near Boston
|
477cfs |
Long Lick At Clermont
|
5cfs |
Cedar Creek At Hwy 1442 Near Shepherdsville
|
8cfs |
Brashears Creek At Taylorsville
|
261cfs |
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.
Heaven Hill Distillery Dam