Smokey Valley Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyCarter
Nearest CityIRON HILL
River/StreamSMOKEY CREEK
Coordinates38.36599, -83.11810

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length260 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage845 acre-ft
Max Storage845 acre-ft
Normal Storage366 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/18/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00037
Federal IDKY00037
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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