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Grayson Dam

Grayson Dam is a lake in Carter, Kentucky.

Grayson Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Grayson Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Grayson Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.25369, -82.98378. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Grayson Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Grayson Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Grayson Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Grayson Dam?

    Nearby: Grayson Lake (lake, 10 km), Greenbo Lake State Resort Park (attraction, 34 km), Greenbo Lake (lake, 35 km), Yatesville Lake (lake, 36 km), Paintsville Lake (lake, 52 km), Camden Amusement Park (park, 53 km).