Dams in Jessamine County, Kentucky
8Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Jessamine County, Kentucky
Jessamine County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Jessamine County is 70 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Kentucky River Lock & Dam 9 at 36 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky River Lock & Dam 9 | High | Fair | 36 | Navigation | 1907 |
| Duncan Nave Dam | High | Poor | 15 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Kentucky River Lock & Dam 8 | Significant | Satisfactory | 31 | Navigation | 1900 |
| Bluegrass Sportsman Club | Low | Poor | 35 | Recreation | 1991 |
| Jt Collins Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Champions Golf Course | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Other | 1970 |
| Ramsey Farm Dam (lower) | Low | Fair | 17 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Riney Park Storm Detention | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2015 |