Dams in Marion County, Kentucky
6Total Dams
3High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Marion County, Kentucky
Marion County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Marion County is 60 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Fagan Branch Dam at 78 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagan Branch Dam | High | Satisfactory | 78 | Water Supply | 1991 |
| Marion County Sportsmans Dam | High | Poor | 40 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Lankford Dam | High | Fair | 33 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Montgomery Dam | Significant | Fair | 30 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Star Hill Distillery Dam | Low | Not Rated | 58 | Other | 1948 |
| George Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | 1965 |