Panbowl Lake
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Breathitt |
| Nearest City | JACKSON |
| River/Stream | N. FORK KENTUCKY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.55836, -83.36963 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,297 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 98 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |