Dams in Carter County, Kentucky
6Total Dams
3High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Carter County, Kentucky
Carter County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Carter County is 63 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Grayson Dam at 120 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Dam | High | Not Available | 120 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| Olive Hill Reservoir Dam | High | Poor | 47 | Water Supply | 1957 |
| Fauson Lake Dam | High | Fair | 37 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Smokey Valley Dam | Significant | Poor | 37 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Hazel Radcliffe Lake | Low | Not Rated | 42 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Mcdavid Development Lake | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1965 |