Campton Lake Dam
Campton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wolfe County, Kentucky, built in 1963. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Campton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Campton Lake 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 Campton (local government). It impounds the Swift Camp Creek near Stanton.
The dam stands 65 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 721 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/18/2025.
At 65 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Wolfe |
| Nearest City | Stanton |
| River/Stream | Swift Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.74444, -83.54722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 721 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 721 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 424 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CAMPTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00053 |
| Federal ID | KY00053 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |