Gaines Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harlan |
| Nearest City | BAXTER-AREA |
| River/Stream | TRIB-POOR FORK CUMBERLAND RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.89215, -83.32642 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SUNNY GAINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |