Dams in Larue County, Kentucky
5Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Larue County, Kentucky
Larue County has 5 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 Larue County is 56 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is North Fork Nolin River Mps 3 at 52 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Nolin River Mps 3 | High | Satisfactory | 52 | Water Supply | 1977 |
| North Fork Nolin River Mps 15 | High | Fair | 51 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1986 |
| Walter Smith Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 20 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Dixie Stock Farm Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Irrigation | 1960 |
| Larue Cnty Sportsmans Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 13 | Recreation | 1950 |