Smithland Dam
Smithland Dam is an earth dam located in Livingston County, Kentucky, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Smithland Dam
The primary purpose of Smithland Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jim Smith Contracting Corporation (private). It impounds the Unnamed Trib- Ohio River near No Town.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 66 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,075 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 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 02/05/2018.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Livingston |
| Nearest City | No Town |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Trib- Ohio River |
| Coordinates | 37.10815, -88.42306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,075 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,075 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JIM SMITH CONTRACTING CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY01054 |
| Federal ID | KY01054 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |