7Total Dams
6High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Letcher County, Kentucky
Letcher County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 6 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Letcher County is 74 years old. The most common purpose is tailings. The tallest dam is Oldhouse Branch Slurry Impoundment at 481 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldhouse Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 481 | Tailings | |
| Razorblade Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 422 | Tailings | |
| Clay Hollow Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 375 | Tailings | |
| Fishpond Lake Dam | High | Fair | 105 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Globe Coal Silt Structure | High | Not assessed | 44 | Other | 1972 |
| Elkhorn Lake Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 40 | Water Supply | 1912 |
| Keith Funk | Low | Not assessed | 46 | Other | 1960 |