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 148
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodin Creek Lake Knox County | 29 | 1962 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Game Farm Upper Dam Franklin County | 20 | 1951 | Significant | Poor |
| Franklin Dam Simpson County | 15 | 1975 | Significant | Poor |
| Emile Napier Lake Dam Lee County | 28 | 1971 | Significant | Fair |
| Elmer Davis Lake Dam Owen County | 68 | 1958 | Significant | Poor |
| Elk Lake Dam Owen County | 43 | 1959 | Significant | Poor |
| East Fork Pond River FRS No 2 Todd County | 38 | 1969 | Significant | Poor |
| East Fork Pond River FRS No 1b Todd County | 37 | 1966 | Significant | Poor |
| East Fork Pond River FRS No 1a Todd County | 58 | 1964 | Significant | Fair |
| East Bend Power Plant Boone County | 60 | 1976 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Earl Levy Lake Dam Fayette County | 33 | 1935 | Significant | Fair |
| Eagle Falls Resort & Restaurant McCreary County | 50 | 1960 | Significant | Poor |
| Dunham Lake Dam Metcalfe County | 25 | 1955 | Significant | Poor |
| Dorthae Dam Laurel County | 33 | 1926 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Dominey Dam Mason County | 75 | 1990 | Significant | Poor |
| Doe Valley Lake Dam Meade County | 97 | 1962 | Significant | Poor |
| Des Islet Dam Union County | 32 | 1945 | Significant | Poor |
| Deer Lake No 1 (Upper) Scott County | 55 | 1988 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Dam No. 5n Perry County | 51 | — | Significant | Not Available |
| Cynthiana Impoundment Harrison County | 10 | 1920 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Covington Dam (South) Campbell County | 22 | 1936 | Significant | Fair |
| Covington Dam (North) Campbell County | 22 | 1936 | Significant | Fair |
| Covered Bridge Farm Lake Dam Oldham County | 28 | 1960 | Significant | Fair |
| Corbin Reservoir Dam Laurel County | 50 | 1950 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Coleman Station Pond Hancock County | 33 | 1980 | Significant | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.