Cave Run Lake
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Cave Run Lake, located south of Morehead, Kentucky, USA along Kentucky Route 801, is an 8,270 acre, artificial lake built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The 148 feet, half-mile dam (and outlet works) construction began in 1965 and was completed in 1973. Cave Run Lake is in the northern part of the Daniel Boone National Forest.[1] Cave Run Lake provides flood protection to the lower Licking River valley, supplies water to the area's communities, improves the Licking River's water flow conditions, and offers a habitat for various species of fish and wildlife.
[edit] Recreation
The largest muskie ever taken in Kentucky (44.38 lbs.) was caught in Cave Run Lake.[2]
The lake also provides various other recreational activities (boating, jet skiing, camping, hiking, etc.)
[edit] References
- ^ (1992) "Lakes", in Kleber, John E.: The Kentucky Encyclopedia, Associate editors: Thomas D. Clark, Lowell H. Harrison, and James C. Klotter, Lexington, Kentucky: The University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0813117720.
- ^ Kentucky State Record Fish List. Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (2006-04-17). Retrieved on 2007-02-17.
[edit] External links
- USDA Forrest Service - Daniel Boone National Forrest - Cave Run Lake
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Cave Run Lake
- Cave Run Lake Information
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