Spurlock Wmb Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Mason County, Kentucky, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 8,750 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 Spurlock Wmb Pond Dam
Spurlock Wmb Pond Dam is a dam in Mason, Kentucky. The dam is owned by East Kentucky Power Cooperative (private).
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 8,750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 68 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/2025.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Mason |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| Coordinates | 38.70167, -83.80250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | East Kentucky Power Cooperative |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00938 |
| Federal ID | KY00938 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |