Des Islet Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | UNIONTOWN |
| River/Stream | HIGHLAND CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.62281, -87.85519 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 670 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |