Walter Smith Lake Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Larue |
| Nearest City | NO TOWN |
| River/Stream | ROLLING FORK |
| Coordinates | 37.66690, -85.61440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 842 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BUCK HAVEN INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |