Dams in Jackson County, Kentucky
7Total Dams
5High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Jackson County, Kentucky
Jackson County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Jackson County is 44 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Tyner Lake Dam at 64 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyner Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 64 | Water Supply | 1969 |
| Pigeon Roost Creek Frs 3 | High | Poor | 53 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2009 |
| Pigeon Roost Creek Mps 1 | High | Poor | 50 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1995 |
| Pigeon Roost Creek Frs 2 | High | Poor | 45 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1992 |
| Mckee City Reservoir | High | Unsatisfactory | 30 | Water Supply | 1964 |
| Camp Andrew Jackson Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 33 | Other | 1973 |
| Cap & Ed Hays Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation | 1966 |