Taylor Fork Lake Dam

Madison County, Kentucky (near RUTHTON)

River/Stream: SILVER CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
76 ft
Dam Length
670 ft
Reservoir Storage
8,320 acre-ft
Year Completed
1966
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2025-01-29

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KY00048
State
Kentucky (KY)
Coordinates
37.70367, -84.35703
Age
60 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.