Dams in Kenton County, Kentucky
18Total Dams
5High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Kenton County, Kentucky
Kenton County has 18 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. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Kenton County is 50 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Banklick Creek Frs No 3 at 112 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banklick Creek Frs No 3 | High | Fair | 112 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1980 |
| Kytc Bioretention Dam | High | Fair | 44 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2010 |
| Lower County Squire Dam | High | Poor | 39 | Recreation | 1996 |
| Upper County Squire Dam | High | Poor | 35 | Recreation | 1996 |
| Amsterdam Valley Retention Basin Dam | High | Satisfactory | 30 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Prospect Point Dam | Significant | Fair | 45 | Recreation | 1975 |
| City Of Fort Wright Dam | Significant | Fair | 39 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2004 |
| Crystal Lake Dam No 2 | Low | Not Rated | 48 | Other | 1980 |
| Crystal Lake Dam No 1 | Low | Not Rated | 45 | Other | 1980 |
| Ryland Lakes Dam No 3 | Low | Poor | 40 | Recreation | 1920 |
| Walton Reservoir(kenton) Dam | Low | Not Rated | 39 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Ryland Lakes Dam No 1 | Low | Poor | 38 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Independence Towne Centre Dam | Low | Fair | 35 | Other | 1997 |
| Ryland Lakes Dam No 2 | Low | Fair | 34 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Cavanaugh Farm Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Robert Loomis Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 28 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Villa Hills | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Recreation | |
| Thornhill Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 13 | Recreation | 1950 |