Fordsville Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyOhio
Nearest CityFORDSVILLE
River/StreamADAMS FORK (WEST)
Coordinates37.63865, -86.71088

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage230 acre-ft
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Normal Storage157 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF FORDSVILLE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/17/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00289
Federal IDKY00289
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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