Old Marion City Lake Dam
Old Marion City Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Crittenden County, Kentucky, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Old Marion City Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Old Marion City Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Marion (local government). It impounds the Crooked Creek near Marion.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/18/2025.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Crittenden |
| Nearest City | Marion |
| River/Stream | Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.31056, -88.09139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF MARION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00132 |
| Federal ID | KY00132 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |