Kincaid Creek Dam
Kincaid Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Pendleton County, Kentucky, built in 1961. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kincaid Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Kincaid Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Commonwealth Of Kentucky (state). It impounds the Kincaid Creek near Concord.
The dam stands 66 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 179 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 12,364 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 30 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/29/2025.
At 66 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kentucky dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pendleton |
| Nearest City | Concord |
| River/Stream | Kincaid Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.72389, -84.29361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,364 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,364 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 179 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00036 |
| Federal ID | KY00036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |