Vance Mills Lake Dam A
Vance Mills Lake Dam A is an earth dam located in Laurel County, Kentucky, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Vance Mills Lake Dam A
The primary purpose of Vance Mills Lake Dam A is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mrs. Vance Mills (private). It impounds the Little Robinson Creek near Mchargue.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/31/2025.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Laurel |
| Nearest City | Mchargue |
| River/Stream | Little Robinson Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.02727, -83.97543 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MRS. VANCE MILLS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00910 |
| Federal ID | KY00910 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |