Martins Fork Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harlan |
| Nearest City | CAWOOD |
| River/Stream | MARTINS FORK OF CUMBERLAND R. |
| Coordinates | 36.75215, -83.25788 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 120 ft |
| Dam Length | 504 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 340 acres |
| Drainage Area | 56 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 57,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Nashville District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |