Paris Spears Mill Impoundment
Paris Spears Mill Impoundment is a gravity dam located in Bourbon County, Kentucky, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Paris Spears Mill Impoundment
The primary purpose of Paris Spears Mill Impoundment 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 Paris (local government). It impounds the Stoner Creek near Paris.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 111 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 59 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 430 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 151 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/18/2026.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bourbon |
| Nearest City | Paris |
| River/Stream | Stoner Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.16512, -84.16429 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 111 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 151 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF PARIS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/18/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00308 |
| Federal ID | KY00308 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |