10Total Dams
7High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Bell County, Kentucky
Bell County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 7 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Bell County is 75 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Arjay Slurry Impoundment at 355 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arjay Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 355 | Water Supply | |
| Little Camp Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 320 | Water Supply | |
| Stoney Fork Slurry Dam | High | Not assessed | 264 | Water Supply | |
| Betsie Branch Refuse Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 191 | Tailings | |
| Cannon Creek Dam | High | Poor | 125 | Water Supply | 1972 |
| Fern Lake Dam | High | Fair | 53 | Water Supply | 1890 |
| Chenoa Lake Dam | High | Fair | 43 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Corum Dam | Low | Fair | 40 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Corum Dam II | Low | Fair | 36 | Recreation | 1957 |
| Pine Mountain State Park Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Recreation | 1960 |