Mt Sterling Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | HOWARDS HILL |
| River/Stream | SLATE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.01994, -83.84685 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 172 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF MOUNT STERLING |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |