North Fork Nolin River Mps 3
North Fork Nolin River Mps 3 is an earth dam located in Larue County, Kentucky, built in 1977. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Fork Nolin River Mps 3
The primary purpose of North Fork Nolin River Mps 3 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 Hodgenville (local government). It impounds the North Fork Nolin River near Hodgenville.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 1,260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 99 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,712 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/05/2025.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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 | Larue |
| Nearest City | Hodgenville |
| River/Stream | North Fork Nolin River |
| Coordinates | 37.58889, -85.71060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,712 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,712 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 99 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF HODGENVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00772 |
| Federal ID | KY00772 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |