Stearns Reservoir Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMcCreary
Nearest CityCUMBERLAND FALLS STATE PARK
River/StreamLAUREL CREEK
Coordinates36.69321, -84.47607

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerRAILROAD KING INC
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/10/2013
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00128
Federal IDKY00128
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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