Dams in Knott County, Kentucky
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 Available | 350 | Tailings | |
| Brushy Fork Slurry Dam | High | Not Available | 332 | Water Supply | |
| Big Branch Impoundment | High | Not Available | 304 | Tailings | |
| King Branch Slurry Dam | High | Not Available | 214 | Tailings | |
| Carr Creek Dam Sediment Dam 2 - Littcarr | Low | Not Available | 104 | Other | 1975 |
| Fallenrock Dam | Low | Fair | 34 | Recreation | 1968 |