6Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Knott County, Kentucky
Knott County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Knott County is 54 years old. The most common purpose is tailings. The tallest dam is Four Mile Branch Slurry Dam at 350 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Mile Branch Slurry Dam | High | Not assessed | 350 | Tailings | |
| Brushy Fork Slurry Dam | High | Not assessed | 332 | Water Supply | |
| Big Branch Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 304 | Tailings | |
| King Branch Slurry Dam | High | Not assessed | 214 | Tailings | |
| Carr Creek Dam Sediment Dam 2 - Littcarr | Low | Not assessed | 104 | Other | 1975 |
| Fallenrock Dam | Low | Fair | 34 | Recreation | 1968 |