Dams in Estill County, Kentucky
8Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Estill County, Kentucky
Estill County has 8 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. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Estill County is 86 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Ravenna at 95 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Branch Frs 1 | High | Poor | 52 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Puckett Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 40 | Recreation | 1908 |
| Kentucky River Lock & Dam No. 11 | Significant | Satisfactory | 35 | Hydroelectric | 1906 |
| Ravenna | Low | Satisfactory | 95 | 1910 | |
| Wagner & Lamb Oil Field Dam | Low | Not Rated | 38 | Other | 1950 |
| Camp Burnamwood Lake Dam No 1 | Low | Poor | 29 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Poer Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Irrigation | 1966 |
| Estill Cnty Sportsman Club Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Recreation | 1968 |