Hm Suthard Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Hm Suthard Lake Dam, also known as Suthard Lake, is a privately owned dam located in Graves, Kentucky, specifically in the city of Wingo.
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Summary
Completed in 1955, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches 487 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, offering a surface area of 7.3 acres and serving as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Managed and regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, Hm Suthard Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is rated as being in fair condition as of the last assessment in February 2018. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has not undergone any significant modifications in recent years and is subject to periodic inspections to ensure its safety and integrity. Overall, the dam provides a valuable recreational resource while also playing a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region.
With its picturesque location along Cane Creek and its relatively low hazard potential, Hm Suthard Lake Dam offers a tranquil setting for outdoor activities and serves as a vital component of the local water infrastructure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the area, they can appreciate the balance between recreation and regulation that this privately owned dam provides under the oversight of the state authorities.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
487 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
CANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.3 |
Drainage Area |
0.07 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bayou De Chien Near Clinton
|
30cfs |
North Fork Obion River Near Martin
|
266cfs |
Clarks River At Murray
|
15cfs |
Clarks River At Almo
|
41cfs |
Massac Creek Near Paducah
|
2cfs |
Reelfoot Creek Near Samburg
|
5cfs |
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.
Hm Suthard Lake Dam