Deer Lake No 2 (Lower) Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Deer Lake No 2 (Lower) in Sadieville, Kentucky, is a privately owned recreational dam that was completed in 1988.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 26 feet and a length of 370 feet, serves as a reservoir on Tributary-Eagle Creek, providing a surface area of 18 acres and a storage capacity of 237 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Deer Lake No 2 (Lower) is subject to moderate risk, with a risk assessment rating of 3 out of 5. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 25 feet, and it has undergone inspections every five years, with the last assessment conducted in October 2017. The dam's location in the Louisville District and its proximity to the city of Sadieville make it a significant water resource for recreational activities and wildlife habitat in Scott County, Kentucky.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change will find Deer Lake No 2 (Lower) to be an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment. With its private ownership and state regulation, the dam represents a balance between recreational use and environmental protection. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding the maintenance and safety protocols of structures like Deer Lake No 2 (Lower) is crucial for ensuring the resilience of our water infrastructure in the face of changing conditions.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
370 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB-EAGLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Drainage Area |
1.94 |
Nid Storage |
237 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Eagle Creek At Sadieville
|
4cfs |
North Elkhorn Creek At Georgetown
|
82cfs |
Elkhorn Creek Near Frankfort
|
260cfs |
Licking River At Mckinneysburg
|
1150cfs |
South Elkhorn Creek Near Midway
|
79cfs |
Kentucky River At Lock 3 At Gest
|
4260cfs |
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.
Deer Lake No 2 (Lower)