Campbellsville Reservoir Dam
Campbellsville Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Taylor County, Kentucky, built in 1951. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Campbellsville Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Campbellsville Reservoir 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 Campbellsville (local government). It impounds the Big Pitman Creek near Campbellsville.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 1,070 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 63 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,516 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/09/2023.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Taylor |
| Nearest City | Campbellsville |
| River/Stream | Big Pitman Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.35639, -85.34306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,516 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,516 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 949 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CAMPBELLSVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00155 |
| Federal ID | KY00155 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |