Dams in Franklin County, Kentucky
9Total Dams
0High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Franklin County, Kentucky
Franklin County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Franklin County is 73 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Pulliam Dam at 32 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky River Lock And Dam 4 | Significant | Fair | 27 | Navigation | 1844 |
| Riner Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 26 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Snyder Lake | Significant | Poor | 21 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Game Farm Upper Dam | Significant | Poor | 20 | Recreation | 1951 |
| Pulliam Dam | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Recreation | 1991 |
| Thompson Lake | Low | Fair | 26 | Recreation | 1988 |
| Whippoorwill Lake Dam | Low | Unsatisfactory | 25 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Dr Todd Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 25 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Sand Ripple Farm Lake Dam | Low | Not Available | 25 | Water Supply | 1961 |