Shadow Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Shadow Lake Dam, located in Campbell, Kentucky, is a privately owned structure built in 1998 for recreational purposes on the TRID-OHIO River.


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Summary

Standing at 63 feet tall and 200 feet long, the dam has a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1.07 acres. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, the dam poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed as being in poor condition as of May 2017.

Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, Shadow Lake Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. With a spillway type classified as uncontrolled, the dam presents moderate risk with a rating of 3. Although there have been no recent modifications or emergency action plans reported, the dam's inadequate condition assessment and high hazard potential highlight the need for continued monitoring and potential remediation efforts to safeguard the surrounding community and environment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Shadow Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive dam management to mitigate risks and protect valuable water resources.

Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

200

Dam Height

63

River Or Stream

TRID-OHIO

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.07

Drainage Area

0.11

Nid Storage

20

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

63
       
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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.