11Total Dams
0High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Breckinridge County, Kentucky
Breckinridge County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Breckinridge County is 59 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lee Thomas Lake Dam at 45 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardinsburg Ffa Camp Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 36 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Blancett Dam | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 25 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Breckridge Dam | Significant | Poor | 21 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Lee Thomas Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 45 | Recreation | 1977 |
| N Fork of Rough River Frs No 1 | Low | Not assessed | 40 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Pape Dam | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Recreation | 1991 |
| John Smith Dam | Low | Not assessed | 29 | Other | 1959 |
| Honey Locust Dam | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Ge Bennette Dam | Low | Poor | 25 | Other | 1971 |
| Walter Stennett Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Norfleet Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Other | 1950 |