12Total Dams
1High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Henderson County, Kentucky
Henderson County has 12 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 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Henderson County is 58 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Newburgh Locks and Dam at 57 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 25 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Newburgh Locks and Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 57 | Navigation | 1975 |
| Reid Ash Pond | Significant | Satisfactory | 41 | Other | 1968 |
| Green River Hill Subdivision Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 30 | Recreation | 1982 |
| Woodterrace Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 18 | Recreation | 1987 |
| Green Bottom Ash Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Other | 1979 |
| Jackie Leeg Dam | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Recreation | |
| Drew Scott Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 26 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Fulcher Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Other | 1971 |
| Green River Lock and Dam 1 | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Navigation | 1970 |
| Burbanks Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 19 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Henderson County Sportsmens Club Dam | Low | Poor | 19 | Recreation | 1955 |