Dewey Lake
Dewey Lake, located near Prestonsburg, Kentucky in Floyd County, is part of the integrated flood reduction system operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers for the entire Ohio River Basin. The lake was formed by impounding John's Creek in 1949, and was named for Admiral George Dewey. Dewey Dam (National ID # KY03029) is an earthen dam, high. The length of the lake is upstream from the dam and its water shed covers . Jenny Wiley State Resort Park is located on Dewey Lake. Recreation The largest tiger muskie ever taken in the state of Kentucky (13 lb., 12 oz.) was caught in Dewey Lake. References 1949 establishments in Kentucky Buildings and structures in Floyd County, Kentucky Protected areas of Floyd County, Kentucky Reservoirs in Kentucky Dams in Kentucky United States Army Corps of Engineers dams Dams completed in 1949 Bodies of water of Floyd County, Kentucky