8Total Dams
8High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Harlan County, Kentucky
Harlan County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 8 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Harlan County is 60 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Abner Fork Dam at 700 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abner Fork Dam | High | Not assessed | 700 | Water Supply | |
| Turkeypen Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 425 | Tailings | |
| Right Fork Dam | High | Not assessed | 370 | Water Supply | |
| Beartree Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 345 | Water Supply | |
| Cranks Creek Lake Dam | High | Poor | 120 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Martins Fork Dam | High | Not assessed | 120 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1978 |
| Kingdom Come State Park Dam | High | Fair | 28 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Gaines Lake Dam | High | Fair | 22 | Recreation | 1955 |