Cave Run Lake
man-made lake in Kentucky, United States
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English Cave Run Lake
Cave Run Lake, located south of Morehead, Kentucky, USA along Kentucky Route 801, is an 8,270-acre (33 km2), reservoir built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The 148 ft (45 m), half-mile (800 m) 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. 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. It is in Rowan, Morgan, Menifee, and Bath counties.
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English Cave Run Lake
is nestled among the rolling hills of northeastern Kentucky. This 8,270-acre lake provides flood protection and a clean water supply to area communities. Tourists enjoy the lake for its scenery and excellent recreation opportunities. Boating, camping, fishing, hiking, hunting and wildlife viewing are some of the activities enjoyed by visitors.
English Cave Run Lake
An artificial lake south of town.
Nearby
| Kentucky Folk Art Center | 12.2 km |
| Morehead State University | 13.1 km |
| Morehead Drive-In | 14.6 km |
| Confederate Monument in Owingsville | 24.4 km |
| West Liberty Drive-In | 28.7 km |
| Red River Gorge | 29.3 km |
| Ramey Mound | 36.9 km |
| Kentucky Reptile Zoo | 37.0 km |
| Confederate Monument of Mt. Sterling | 38.7 km |
| Mountain View Drive-In | 40.0 km |
