Peabody Centertown Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Peabody Centertown Dam, also known as Peabody Centertown Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Centertown, Kentucky on the West Fork of Lewis Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1980, this earth dam stands at 27 feet high and spans 820 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 587 acre-feet. The dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Kentucky Division of Water, ensuring that it is regularly inspected and maintained to meet safety standards.

Despite its low hazard potential, Peabody Centertown Dam poses a moderate risk due to its age and the potential consequences of failure. With a risk assessment rating of 3, it is crucial to implement proper risk management measures to mitigate any potential threats to the surrounding area. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to assess its structural integrity and overall safety.

Peabody Centertown Dam serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other," indicating its significance beyond flood control or water supply. Its location in Ohio County, Kentucky, and its connection to the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers highlight its importance in water resource management for the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design and operation of dams like Peabody Centertown is essential in ensuring the sustainability and resilience of our water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

820

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

West Fork of Lewis Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

0.52

Nid Storage

587

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

27
       
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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.