Wood Creek Lake is a
reservoir
A reservoir (; from French ''réservoir'' ) is an enlarged lake behind a dam. Such a dam may be either artificial, built to store fresh water or it may be a natural formation.
Reservoirs can be created in a number of ways, including contro ...
in
Laurel County, Kentucky. Created by impounding
Wood Creek in 1969, the lake is in the middle of
Daniel Boone National Forest.
Wood Creek Lake Dam is a
rock-fill dam
A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, tap water, human consumption, Industri ...
, high and long at its crest, with a maximum capacity of . The dam and lake are owned by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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Infrastructure completed in 1969
Reservoirs in Kentucky
Protected areas of Laurel County, Kentucky
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