Eagles Nest Dam (Lower) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Eagles Nest Dam (Lower) is a privately owned earth dam located in Pulaski County, Kentucky, near Somerset.


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Built in 1977, the dam's primary purpose is for recreation, with Eagles Nest Lake (Lower) offering opportunities for water-based activities in a picturesque setting. The dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 500 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet.

Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Eagles Nest Dam (Lower) is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk level, measures for risk management have not been specified, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the dam's structural integrity. While the dam does not have a designated emergency action plan, its location on Pitman Creek highlights the importance of preparedness in case of potential incidents.

Situated within the Louisville District, Eagles Nest Dam (Lower) provides a valuable recreational resource for the local community and visitors alike. With its tranquil waters and surrounding natural beauty, the dam serves as a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. As efforts continue to ensure the dam's safety and regulatory compliance, it remains a vital component of the region's water resource infrastructure and a beloved spot for those passionate about water conservation and climate resilience.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

PITMAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.8

Drainage Area

0.97

Nid Storage

90

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

29
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.