Marion City Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Crittenden County, Kentucky, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 680 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Marion City Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Marion City 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 Marion (local government). It impounds the Crooked Creek near Marion.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 804 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 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 03/18/2025.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Crittenden |
| Nearest City | Marion |
| River/Stream | Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.30241, -88.09062 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 804 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 804 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 489 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Marion |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00133 |
| Federal ID | KY00133 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |