Dams in Campbell County, Kentucky
11Total Dams
6High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Campbell County, Kentucky
Campbell County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 6 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Campbell County is 79 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Shadow Lake Dam at 63 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Alexandria Dam | High | Poor | 58 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Campbell County Lake Dam | High | Poor | 56 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Upper Alexandria Dam | High | Poor | 35 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Newport Waterworks Road Detention Dam | High | Poor | 31 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Dietz Lake Dam | High | Fair | 22 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Claryville Lake Dam | High | Fair | 15 | Recreation | 1940 |
| Newport Reservoir | Significant | Satisfactory | 52 | Water Supply | 1873 |
| Covington Dam (north) | Significant | Fair | 22 | Water Supply | 1936 |
| Covington Dam (south) | Significant | Fair | 22 | Water Supply | 1936 |
| Shadow Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 63 | Recreation | 1998 |
| Milburn Lake | Low | Not Rated | 42 | Recreation | 1972 |