Marion City Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyCrittenden
Nearest CityMARION
River/StreamCROOKED CREEK
Coordinates37.30241, -88.09062

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length680 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage804 acre-ft
Max Storage804 acre-ft
Normal Storage489 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDKY00133
Federal IDKY00133
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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