Kentucky Dams
1,065 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
1,065
High Hazard
270
25.4%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
275
Average Age
60 yrs
Hazard Classification
High270 (25.4%)
Significant148 (13.9%)
Low647 (60.8%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory107 (10.0%)
Fair211 (19.8%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory275 (25.8%)
Not Rated472 (44.3%)
Federal
66
State
74
Local
314
Private
611
Tallest Dams
- Abner Fork Dam700 ft
- Sidney Slurry Impoundment665 ft
- Long Fork Slurry Impoundment665 ft
- Half Mile Dam545 ft
- Bloss Branch Slurry Dam535 ft
High Hazard Dams
Poor Condition Dams
All Dams in Kentucky
Showing 76–100 of 249
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Lake Dam Hickman County | 20 | 1958 | Low | Poor |
| Robert Loomis Lake Dam Kenton County | 28 | 1977 | Low | Poor |
| Riner Lake Dam Franklin County | 26 | 1956 | Significant | Poor |
| Renfro Dam Rockcastle County | 72 | 1968 | High | Poor |
| Reformatory Dam Oldham County | 32 | 1955 | Low | Poor |
| Red Lick Creek MPS 1 Madison County | 55 | 1974 | High | Poor |
| Red Lick Creek FRS 5 Madison County | 61 | 1980 | High | Poor |
| Red Lick Creek FRS 12 Madison County | 36 | 1975 | High | Poor |
| Ray Carter Farm Lake Dam Grayson County | 30 | 1965 | Low | Poor |
| Quinn Dam Hancock County | 26 | 1952 | High | Poor |
| Puckett Lake Dam Estill County | 40 | 1908 | Significant | Poor |
| Providence City Dam (New) Webster County | 30 | 1945 | Significant | Poor |
| Priester Lake Dam McCracken County | 29 | 1940 | Low | Poor |
| Powell Oil Company Lake Christian County | 39 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Plum Creek FRS No 3 Shelby County | 31 | 1960 | High | Poor |
| Plum Creek FRS No 2 Shelby County | 25 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Plum Creek FRS No 12 Spencer County | 28 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Plum Creek FRS No 1 Shelby County | 24 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Pineridge Fish Farm Hickman County | 30 | 1968 | Low | Poor |
| Pigeon Roost Creek MPS 1 Jackson County | 50 | 1995 | High | Poor |
| Pigeon Roost Creek FRS 3 Jackson County | 53 | 2009 | High | Poor |
| Pigeon Roost Creek FRS 2 Jackson County | 45 | 1992 | High | Poor |
| Pennyroyal Camp Lake Dam Daviess County | 28 | 1957 | High | Poor |
| Pennington Dam Henry County | 35 | 1965 | Low | Poor |
| Peanut Island Dam Hardin County | 20 | — | Significant | Poor |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.