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 201–225 of 270
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lick Creek FRS 12 Madison County | 36 | 1975 | High | Poor |
| Red Lick Creek FRS 2 Madison County | 77 | 1986 | High | Fair |
| Red Lick Creek FRS 5 Madison County | 61 | 1980 | High | Poor |
| Red Lick Creek MPS 1 Madison County | 55 | 1974 | High | Poor |
| Renfro Dam Rockcastle County | 72 | 1968 | High | Poor |
| Rice Lake Dam Lincoln County | 49 | 1953 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Right Fork Dam Harlan County | 370 | — | High | Not Available |
| Right Fork Slurry Dam Perry County | 329 | — | High | Not Available |
| River Coal Saw Branch No.2 Dam Perry County | 47 | 1972 | High | Not Available |
| River View Slurry Lake 02i Union County | 160 | — | High | Not Available |
| River View West Slurry Lake Union County | 146 | — | High | Not Available |
| Roark Branch Fresh Water Dam Leslie County | 130 | — | High | Not Available |
| Roberson Run Dry Impoundment Jefferson County | 17 | 1993 | High | Fair |
| Rob Fork Slurry Impoundment Pike County | 450 | — | High | Not Available |
| Robin Branch Sediment Dam Leslie County | 92 | — | High | Not Available |
| Rough River Dam Grayson County | 132 | 1959 | High | Not Available |
| Rowdy Branch Dam Perry County | 82 | — | High | Not Available |
| Saddle Club Subdivision Dam Fayette County | 15 | 1997 | High | Satisfactory |
| Saddle Fork Dam Perry County | 200 | — | High | Not Available |
| Salt Lick Creek FRS 1 Menifee County | 33 | 1976 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Salt Lick Creek FRS No 5 Bath County | 34 | 1973 | High | Poor |
| Salt Lick Creek MPS 3 Bath County | 49 | 1982 | High | Poor |
| Scenic Lake Dam Henderson County | 25 | 1950 | High | Satisfactory |
| Scotts Branch Slurry Impoundment Pike County | 305 | — | High | Not Available |
| Sediment Dam Perry County | 100 | — | High | Not Available |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.