Martin County Water District No 1 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMartin
Nearest CityINEZ
River/StreamROCKCASTLE CREEK
Coordinates37.87869, -82.51887

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height66 ft
Dam Height66 ft
Dam Length410 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Normal Storage543 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMARTIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/17/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00106
Federal IDKY00106
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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