Truman Lawson Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Truman Lawson Dam, also known as Truman Lawson Lake, is a privately owned dam located in Litsey-area, Washington County, Kentucky.
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Summary
Completed in 1966, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 305 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.8 acres. It serves the primary purpose of water resource management on TR-Beech Fork River.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Truman Lawson Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and effectiveness. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, there are potential risks associated with the dam that may require further risk management measures in the future. Overall, Truman Lawson Dam represents a crucial piece of infrastructure in the region's water resource and climate management efforts.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
305 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEECH FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.8 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Beech Fork At Maud
|
101cfs |
Beech Fork At Bardstown
|
177cfs |
Salt River At Glensboro
|
70cfs |
Kentucky River At Lock 6 Near Salvisa
|
5420cfs |
Brashears Creek At Taylorsville
|
144cfs |
Kentucky River At Lock 7 At Highbridge
|
5960cfs |
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.
Truman Lawson Dam