7Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Greenup County, Kentucky
Greenup County has 7 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 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Greenup County is 63 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Greenup Locks and Dam at 78 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbo Lake Dam | High | Poor | 70 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Greenup Locks and Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 78 | Navigation | 1962 |
| Cherokee Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 32 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Harry Bailey Dam | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Lw Clarke Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Frost Lake | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Tennessee Gas Company Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 17 | Other | 1950 |