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 101–125 of 249
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Reba Dam Madison County | 25 | 1935 | High | Poor |
| Lakeside At The Downs Dam Daviess County | 14 | — | Low | Poor |
| Lake Sympson Dam Nelson County | 73 | 1963 | Significant | Poor |
| Lake Vega Madison County | 48 | 1943 | High | Poor |
| Lakewood Baptist Church Dam Jefferson County | 27 | — | High | Poor |
| Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam Larue County | 13 | 1950 | Low | Poor |
| Laurel Creek Lake Dam McCreary County | 43 | 1987 | Significant | Poor |
| Lebanon Junction Lake Dam Bullitt County | 17 | 1940 | Low | Poor |
| Lees Lake Dam Scott County | 32 | 1966 | Significant | Poor |
| Lee Thomas Lake Dam Breckinridge County | 45 | 1977 | Low | Poor |
| Leonhardt Dam Shelby County | 34 | 1990 | Low | Poor |
| Lexington Reservoir 3 Dam Fayette County | 40 | 1902 | High | Poor |
| Liberty Reservoir Dam Casey County | 65 | 1979 | High | Poor |
| Little Kentucky River FRS No 7 Henry County | 32 | 1970 | High | Poor |
| Long Run Park Lake Dam Jefferson County | 43 | 1968 | Significant | Poor |
| Lotus Lake Dam (Upper) Bullitt County | 42 | 1965 | Significant | Poor |
| Lower Alexandria Dam Campbell County | 58 | 1958 | High | Poor |
| Lower Berea Reservoir Dam Madison County | 44 | 1950 | High | Poor |
| Lower County Squire Dam Kenton County | 39 | 1996 | High | Poor |
| Lower Eagle Creek Golf Course Dam Oldham County | 31 | 1967 | High | Poor |
| Madisonville Reservoir 2 Dam Hopkins County | 30 | 1930 | High | Poor |
| Marion County Sportsmans Dam Marion County | 40 | 1953 | High | Poor |
| Martin County Lake Dam Martin County | 40 | 1964 | Significant | Poor |
| Martin County Water District No 1 Dam Martin County | 66 | 1969 | High | Poor |
| Marydale Dam Boone County | 32 | 1956 | Significant | Poor |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.