Millersburg Dam
Millersburg Dam is a concrete dam located in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Millersburg Dam
The primary purpose of Millersburg 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 Millersburg (local government). It impounds the Hinkston Creek near Cynthiana.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 40 square miles.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/13/2025.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bourbon |
| Nearest City | Cynthiana |
| River/Stream | Hinkston Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.29587, -84.15152 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF MILLERSBURG |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01049 |
| Federal ID | KY01049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |