Dams in Greenup County, Kentucky
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 dams have 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 Available | 78 | Navigation | 1962 |
| Cherokee Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Harry Bailey Dam | Low | Not Rated | 31 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Lw Clarke Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Frost Lake | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Tennessee Gas Company Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Other | 1950 |