Lakeside At The Downs Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Lakeside At The Downs Dam in Daviess, Kentucky, is a privately owned structure designed for flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at 14 feet in height and spans 700 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 59.4 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition, as assessed by the Kentucky Division of Water.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is located within a drainage area of 0.03 square miles. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 48.6 acre-feet. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, the structure has not been inspected in recent years. With its captivating location and significant role in managing water resources in the area, Lakeside At The Downs Dam is a key feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and monitor for potential improvements and maintenance efforts.

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

14

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Drainage Area

0.03

Nid Storage

59.4

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

14
       
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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.