Cave Run Lake Dam - Farmers, Kentucky
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N 38° 07.060 W 083° 31.990
17S E 277932 N 4221902
Cave Run Lake was created by the construction of an earth and rock-fill dam across the Licking River.
Waymark Code: WMCDRG
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2011
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The Louisville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the dam. Construction of the Dam and Outlet Works began in 1965 and was completed in 1973. The dam has a maximum height of 148 feet and measures about a half-mile in length. The lake has an 8,270-acre surface area and is about 48 miles in length during the summer months. Cave Run Lake is most widely known for its recreation opportunities and scenic beauty. However, the lake project was constructed primarily for the purpose of reducing flood damage.
*http://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/crl/
Waterway where the dam is located: Licking River
Main use of the Water Dam: Flood Control
Material used in the structure: embankment
Height of Dam: 148 feet
Date built: 02/01/1974
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: yes
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