Belvedere Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Belvedere Lake Dam, located in Scott County, Kentucky, is a privately-owned earth dam completed in 1989 for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

With a height of 23 feet and a length of 370 feet, the dam creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 118.9 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.5 acres. The dam is situated on the tributary of Elkhorn Creek and is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.

Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2016 rated it as fair. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 25 feet and is regularly inspected every three years. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place for the dam. Overall, Belvedere Lake Dam serves as a recreational site in the area, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.

Year Completed

1989

Dam Length

370

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TRIB-ELKHORN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.5

Drainage Area

0.62

Nid Storage

118.9

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

23
       
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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.