Maywoods Lake Dam, located in Garrard County, Kentucky, is a state-regulated structure built in 1975 by the Division of Water Resources.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and spans 650 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 140.2 acre-feet. The dam impounds the Dix River and is classified as having a significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment in 2017 was deemed satisfactory.
With a spillway width of 20 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, Maywoods Lake Dam is designed to manage water flow and prevent overtopping during periods of high discharge. The dam is situated in the vicinity of Crab Orchard and is owned by the state of Kentucky, making it subject to regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement by the Kentucky Division of Water. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2013, highlighting the need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of this vital water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
DIX RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
305 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
45 |
Dix River Near Danville
|
291cfs |
Green River Near Mckinney
|
5cfs |
Buck Creek Near Shopville
|
90cfs |
Kentucky River At Lock 8 Near Camp Nelson
|
3830cfs |
Rockcastle River At Billows
|
586cfs |
Kentucky River At Lock 9 At Valley View
|
3480cfs |