Smokey Valley Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Carter |
| Nearest City | IRON HILL |
| River/Stream | SMOKEY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.36599, -83.11810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 845 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 845 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 366 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |