Maywood Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Barton Dam Heaven Hill Distillery Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Maywood Dam, located in Bardstown, Kentucky, was completed in 2005 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The earth dam stands at a height of 58 feet and spans 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. The dam is owned and regulated by a private entity, with oversight from the Kentucky Division of Water. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition assessment of the dam was rated as "fair" during the last inspection in June 2017.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and covers a surface area of 4.5 acres within a drainage area of 0.1 square miles. Maywood Dam is situated in Nelson County, Kentucky, under the jurisdiction of the Louisville District. While the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a DSAC risk rating of 3, there are no emergency action plans in place as of the latest data update in April 2021. Overall, Maywood Dam represents an important infrastructure for recreational activities in the region, with measures in place to ensure its safety and maintenance for the community's enjoyment.
Year Completed |
2005 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
58 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
77 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
58 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Beech Fork At Bardstown
|
177cfs |
Beech Fork At Maud
|
101cfs |
Rolling Fork Near Boston
|
449cfs |
Long Lick At Clermont
|
1cfs |
Brashears Creek At Taylorsville
|
144cfs |
Cedar Creek At Hwy 1442 Near Shepherdsville
|
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.
Maywood Dam