Lake Sympson Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Nelson |
| Nearest City | WEST POINT |
| River/Stream | BUFFALO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.80667, -85.50944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,030 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,590 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,590 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,030 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 151 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,914 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |