Hardinsburg Ffa Camp Lake Dam

About Hardinsburg Ffa Camp Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Hardinsburg Ffa Camp Lake 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 Sinking Creek near Hardinsburg.

The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/11/2025.

At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.