Hardin County Sportsman Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyHardin
Nearest CitySTAR MILLS
River/StreamRHUDES CREEK
Coordinates37.63474, -85.84683

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length520 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHARDIN COUNTY SPORTSMAN CLUB
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/21/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00130
Federal IDKY00130
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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