Covington Dam (south) is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Kentucky, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 350 ft long. 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 Covington Dam (south)
The primary purpose of Covington Dam (south) 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 Northern Kentucky Water District (local government). It impounds the Three Mile Creek near Fort Thomas-area.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 09/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Fort Thomas-area |
| River/Stream | Three Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.06460, -84.45166 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Northern Kentucky Water District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00649 |
| Federal ID | KY00649 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |