Melvin Stinson Lake Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyTodd
Nearest CityELKTON
River/StreamELK FORK
Coordinates36.83972, -87.15194

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length430 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage490 acre-ft
Max Storage490 acre-ft
Normal Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF ELKTON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection04/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00194
Federal IDKY00194
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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