Taylor Fork Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMadison
Nearest CityRUTHTON
River/StreamSILVER CREEK
Coordinates37.70367, -84.35703

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height76 ft
Dam Height76 ft
Dam Length670 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,319 acre-ft
Max Storage8,319 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,571 acre-ft
Surface Area168 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMADISON COUNTY FISCAL COURT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/29/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00048
Federal IDKY00048
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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