Kingdom Come State Park Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyHarlan
Nearest CityCUMBERLAND
River/StreamPOOR FORK CUMBERLAND RIVER
Coordinates36.99006, -82.98663

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length170 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage27 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/17/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00578
Federal IDKY00578
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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