Latonia Race Track Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Latonia Race Track Dam, also known as Latonia Race Track Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Boone County, Kentucky.


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Summary

Designed by W. E. BURK, JR., this earth dam stands at 38 feet high and stretches 800 feet in length. Completed in 1957, it serves as a vital water resource on Dry Creek, providing a storage capacity of 225.2 acre-feet and a surface area of 14.5 acres.

Despite its age, the Latonia Race Track Dam is currently in poor condition with a significant hazard potential. Inspected by the Kentucky Division of Water, the dam's last assessment in September 2017 revealed its deteriorating state. With a moderate risk level of 3, it is crucial for the owners to address maintenance issues and implement risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the dam's structural integrity.

As a key structure in the region, the Latonia Race Track Dam plays a crucial role in water management and flood control. With its historical significance dating back to the mid-20th century, efforts must be made to preserve and maintain this essential resource for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and enjoy.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Length

800

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

DRY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14.5

Drainage Area

0.18

Nid Storage

225.2

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

38
       
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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.