Dams in Montgomery County, Kentucky
10Total Dams
4High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Montgomery County, Kentucky
Montgomery County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Montgomery County is 55 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Mt Sterling Dam at 61 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diedrich Lake Dam | High | Fair | 35 | Recreation | 1998 |
| Mckee Scout Camp Lake Dam | High | Fair | 29 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Montgomery Land Fill Pond No 5 | High | Poor | 20 | Other | 1995 |
| Montgomery Land Fill Pond No 6 | High | Poor | 19 | Other | 1995 |
| Mt Sterling Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 61 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Sid Calk Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 44 | Recreation | 1940 |
| Brashear Dam | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Mt Sterling Golf Course Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Spencer Hill Farms Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Camargo Reservoir | Low | Poor | 23 | Recreation | 1966 |