Barren River Lake, reservoir, on Barren/Allen co. border, S Ky., on Barron R., 19 mi/31 km ESE of Bowling Green; c.18 mi/29 km long; 36°54'N 86°07'W. Arms extend into both cos.; Skaggs and Beaver creeks join to form E arms. Max. capacity 815,200 acre-ft. Formed by Barren R. L. Dam (118 ft/36 m high), built by the Army Corps of Engineers for flood control. Barren R. State Resort Park on E shore.
