Dams in Lyon County, Kentucky

3Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant

Dam Safety in Lyon County, Kentucky

Lyon County has 3 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.

The average dam in Lyon County is 60 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Barkley Lock And Dam at 157 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Barkley Lock And DamHighNot Available157Navigation1966
Skinframe Creek ImpoundmentLowNot Rated31Other1950
Duncan Creek DamLowNot Rated23Other1980