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 101–107 of 107
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Muddy Creek FRS No 2 Butler County | 30 | 1972 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Big Muddy Creek FRS No 1 Butler County | 40 | 1968 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Big Muddy Creek FRS 4 Logan County | 33 | 1973 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ashland Oil Refinery Lake Dam Boyd County | 42 | 1959 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Anderson Lake Dam Ohio County | 29 | 1975 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Amsterdam Valley Retention Basin Dam Kenton County | 30 | — | High | Satisfactory |
| Amanda Jo Detention Dam Hardin County | 22 | 2015 | High | Satisfactory |
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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.