Dams in Hardin County, Kentucky
14Total Dams
7High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Hardin County, Kentucky
Hardin County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 7 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Hardin County is 53 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lower Douglas Structure No 2 at 53 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Creek Frs 3 | High | Fair | 46 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1972 |
| Valley Creek Frs 8 | High | Fair | 44 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1969 |
| Valley Creek Mps 4 | High | Satisfactory | 44 | Water Supply | 1966 |
| Valley Creek Frs 12 | High | Satisfactory | 37 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1973 |
| Hardin County Sportsman Lake Dam | High | Poor | 23 | Recreation | 1957 |
| Amanda Jo Detention Dam | High | Satisfactory | 22 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2015 |
| Shaw Creek Detention Basin | High | Satisfactory | 22 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2009 |
| Peanut Island Dam | Significant | Poor | 20 | Recreation | |
| Lower Douglas Structure No 2 | Low | Fair | 53 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Sander Spring Branch Str #5 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 44 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1969 |
| Upper Douglas Structure Number 1 | Low | Fair | 42 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Sanders Spring Reservoir | Low | Fair | 37 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Cl Ratcliff Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Paradise Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1963 |