8Total Dams
1High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Knox County, Kentucky
Knox County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Knox County is 80 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Module No. 1 at 100 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentecost Childrens Home | High | Fair | 26 | Recreation | |
| Callahan Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 38 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Goodin Creek Lake | Significant | Satisfactory | 29 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Wilton Lake | Significant | Poor | 25 | Recreation | 1920 |
| Module No. 1 | Low | Not assessed | 100 | Tailings | |
| Module No. 7 | Low | Not assessed | 40 | Tailings | |
| Swan Pond Lake | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Pond of Reeds | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Other |