Cranks Creek Lake Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harlan |
| Nearest City | CAWOOD(AREA) |
| River/Stream | MARTINS FORK |
| Coordinates | 36.73850, -83.23808 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 120 ft |
| Dam Height | 120 ft |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 219 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HARLAN COUNTY FISCAL COURT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |