Lankford Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMarion
Nearest CityGREENBRIAR
River/StreamMEDLOCK CK OFFSTREAM
Coordinates37.47504, -85.20592

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage45 acre-ft
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJOHN PURDOM
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00608
Federal IDKY00608
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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