Kington Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyHopkins
Nearest CityMANITOU-VICINITY
River/StreamPOGUE CREEK
Coordinates37.38176, -87.55241

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage130 acre-ft
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBARRY C. KINGTON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/02/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00453
Federal IDKY00453
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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