Old Marion City Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyCrittenden
Nearest CityMARION
River/StreamCROOKED CREEK
Coordinates37.31056, -88.09139

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length230 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage400 acre-ft
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Normal Storage137 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF MARION
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/18/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00132
Federal IDKY00132
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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