Dams in Edmonson County, Kentucky
6Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Edmonson County, Kentucky
Edmonson County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Edmonson County is 60 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Nolin River Dam at 167 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolin River Dam | High | Not Available | 167 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1963 |
| Orville Miller Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 40 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Red Horse Lake | Low | Not Rated | 37 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Seven Springs Lake | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Ray Carter Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Big Reedy Creek Frs No 9 | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1964 |