Dams in Fleming County, Kentucky
11Total Dams
6High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Fleming County, Kentucky
Fleming County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 6 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Fleming County is 61 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Fox Creek Frs 6a at 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Creek Frs 6a | High | Poor | 49 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1972 |
| Fox Creek Frs 2 | High | Poor | 47 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1988 |
| Fox Creek Mps 4 | High | Poor | 43 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| New Flemingsburg Reservoir Dam | High | Fair | 39 | Water Supply | 1965 |
| Fox Creek Frs 3 | High | Poor | 31 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1973 |
| Old Flemingsburg Reservoir Dam | High | Fair | 30 | Recreation | 1934 |
| Fox Creek Frs No 1 | Low | Not Rated | 36 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1972 |
| Lonnie Gregory Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 33 | Other | 1972 |
| J. Horton Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 26 | Water Supply | 1969 |
| Owen Taylor Lake | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Park Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Recreation | 1950 |