Debris Control Dams in Kentucky
Kentucky has 5 debris control dams, of which 1 carry a high hazard classification. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winchester North Effluent Retention Dam | Clark | 66 | Low | Poor | 1991 |
| 2 | Ku Ghent Sediment Pond Dam | Carroll | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 1994 |
| 3 | River Coal Saw Branch No.2 Dam | Perry | 47 | High | Not Available | 1972 |
| 4 | Parker Delt Lake Dam | Pulaski | 25 | Low | Not Available | 1948 |
| 5 | Freeman Branch Dam | Laurel | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1977 |