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.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks and Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 138 | Navigation | 1965 |
| Yelton Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 35 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Brooksville Reservoir Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1940 |
| Lierl Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Recreation | 1997 |