Walter Smith Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLarue
Nearest CityNO TOWN
River/StreamROLLING FORK
Coordinates37.66690, -85.61440

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length842 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage165 acre-ft
Max Storage165 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBUCK HAVEN INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/21/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00945
Federal IDKY00945
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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