Dams in Leslie County, Kentucky
10Total Dams
8High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Leslie County, Kentucky
Leslie County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 8 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Leslie County is 47 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Half Mile Dam at 545 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Mile Dam | High | Not Available | 545 | Water Supply | |
| Adams Fork Slurry Dam | High | Not Available | 480 | Water Supply | |
| Lovely Branch Slurry Dam | High | Not Available | 360 | Water Supply | |
| Left Fork Dam | High | Not Available | 295 | Water Supply | |
| Britton Branch Refuse Dam | High | Not Available | 250 | Water Supply | |
| Roark Branch Fresh Water Dam | High | Not Available | 130 | Water Supply | |
| Robin Branch Sediment Dam | High | Not Available | 92 | Other | |
| Guthrie No. 4 Dam | High | Not Available | 59 | Other | |
| Engle Fishing Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 33 | Recreation | 1989 |
| Hyden Leslie Cnty Water District Dam | Low | Fair | 10 | Water Supply | 1968 |