Dams in Meade County, Kentucky
5Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Meade County, Kentucky
Meade County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Meade County is 57 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Doe Valley Lake Dam at 97 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doe Valley Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 97 | Water Supply | 1962 |
| Tobacco Leaf Lake | Low | Poor | 32 | Other | 1964 |
| Nucor Brandenburg Steel Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 31 | Other | 2023 |
| Hayes Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Camp Carlson Lake | Low | Fair | 22 | Recreation | 1940 |