Breckridge Dam is an earth dam located in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 341 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 Breckridge Dam
The primary purpose of Breckridge Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Breckinridge County Community Center (private). It impounds the Tr-hardins Creek near Hardinsburg-area.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 341 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/11/2025.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Breckinridge |
| Nearest City | Hardinsburg-area |
| River/Stream | Tr-hardins Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.77301, -86.46617 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 341 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Breckinridge County Community Center |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00682 |
| Federal ID | KY00682 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |