8Total Dams
1High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in McCreary County, Kentucky
McCreary County has 8 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. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in McCreary County is 69 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Bridge Fork Dam at 105 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justus Dam | High | Not assessed | 71 | Other | |
| Bridge Fork Dam | Significant | Poor | 105 | Other | 1930 |
| Eagle Falls Resort & Restaurant | Significant | Poor | 50 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Laurel Creek Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 43 | Water Supply | 1987 |
| Stearns Reservoir Dam | Low | Not assessed | 35 | Other | 1920 |
| Drexel Campbell Lake (new) | Low | Not assessed | 34 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Worley Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 26 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Copperas Fork Slurry Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Other |