Cynthiana Impoundment
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harrison |
| Nearest City | CYNTHIANA |
| River/Stream | SOUTH FORK LICKING RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.38349, -84.29695 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 604 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CYNTHIANA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |