Elkhorn Lake Dam
High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Letcher |
| Nearest City | JENKINS |
| River/Stream | ELKHORN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.16837, -82.63469 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF JENKINS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |