Madisonville Reservoir 2 Dam
Madisonville Reservoir 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Hopkins County, Kentucky, built in 1930. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Madisonville Reservoir 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Madisonville Reservoir 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Madisonville (local government). It impounds the Pond River near Madisonville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 401 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 04/30/2025.
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 | Hopkins |
| Nearest City | Madisonville |
| River/Stream | Pond River |
| Coordinates | 37.31489, -87.47758 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF MADISONVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00143 |
| Federal ID | KY00143 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |