LUZERNE LAKE DAM - KY00158-3274
Dam Name: LUZERNE LAKE DAM
State: KY
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 02/26/2018
Incident Driver: Structural Stability
Incident Mechanism 1: Slope Stability
Incident Mechanism 2Sliding
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDKY00158-3274
Incident DescriptionDam experienced a slide on the downstream slope due to steep slopes and saturated conditions.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to Incident
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure Impacts
Economic Damages (in $)
Response
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPY
Dam Height25 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)937.00
Surface Area (acres)59.00
Year Completed1940
NID NumberKY00158
River NameCANEY CREEK
Latitude37.2131
Longitude-87.196
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)KY DIVISION OF WATER
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesKY DNR
