Fern Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bell |
| Nearest City | MIDDLESBORO |
| River/Stream | YELLOW CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.59167, -83.70444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,080 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | The Nature Conservancy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |