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 assessed | 167 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1963 |
| Orville Miller Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 40 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Red Horse Lake | Low | Not assessed | 37 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Seven Springs Lake | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Ray Carter Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 26 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Big Reedy Creek Frs No 9 | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1964 |