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.
Explore more: Oldest dams in Kentucky · Tallest dams · High risk dams · Largest reservoirs
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkley Lock and Dam | High | Not assessed | 157 | Navigation | 1966 |
| Skinframe Creek Impoundment | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Other | 1950 |
| Duncan Creek Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Other | 1980 |