Dams in Bracken County, Kentucky

4Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant

Dam Safety in Bracken County, Kentucky

Bracken County has 4 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.

The average dam in Bracken County is 56 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks And Dam at 138 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks And DamSignificantNot Available138Navigation1965
Yelton Lake DamLowNot Rated35Recreation1975
Brooksville Reservoir DamLowNot Rated25Recreation1940
Lierl Lake DamLowNot Rated23Recreation1997