James C Harris Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLincoln
Nearest CitySTANFORD
River/StreamDIX RIVER
Coordinates37.46193, -84.69514

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height72 ft
Dam Height72 ft
Dam Length640 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,432 acre-ft
Max Storage1,432 acre-ft
Normal Storage807 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF STANFORD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/20/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY01074
Federal IDKY01074
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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