Little Ky River Mps 1
Little Ky River Mps 1 is an earth dam located in Henry County, Kentucky, built in 1967. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Little Ky River Mps 1
The primary purpose of Little Ky River Mps 1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Henry County Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Little Kentucky River near No Town.
The dam stands 66 feet tall and stretches 910 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 137 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,920 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/04/2025.
At 66 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 | Henry |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Little Kentucky River |
| Coordinates | 38.44639, -85.28139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Length | 910 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,920 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,920 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,916 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 137 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | HENRY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00061 |
| Federal ID | KY00061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |