Cannon Creek Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bell |
| Nearest City | FERNDALE |
| River/Stream | YELLOW CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.68465, -83.69158 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 125 ft |
| Dam Height | 125 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 243 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |