Mortons Gap Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyHopkins
Nearest CityMORTONS GAP
River/StreamFLAT CREEK
Coordinates37.23405, -87.47604

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00156
Federal IDKY00156
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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