Pulliam Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Fayette Crutcher Dam Thompson Lake
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Pulliam Dam, also known as Ducker Point Lake, is a private dam located in Franklin, Kentucky, along the Elkhorn Creek tributary.
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Summary
Built in 1991 by Thoroughbred Engineering, this earth dam stands at 32 feet high and spans 285 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Pulliam Dam is for recreation, offering a surface area of 16.5 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Pulliam Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam poses minimal risk to surrounding areas. Although the condition of the dam is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted every five years to monitor its structural integrity and address any potential issues.
Situated within the Louisville District, Pulliam Dam serves as a vital water resource for the community, providing recreational opportunities while maintaining a safe and secure environment for visitors. As an integral part of the local landscape, this dam exemplifies the harmonious balance between water conservation and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1991 |
Dam Length |
285 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB-ELKHORN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16.5 |
Drainage Area |
3.59 |
Nid Storage |
300 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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.
Pulliam Dam