Dams in Ohio County, Kentucky
11Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Ohio County, Kentucky
Ohio County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Ohio County is 74 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Fordsville Lake Dam at 35 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordsville Lake Dam | High | Poor | 35 | Water Supply | 1963 |
| Maple Leaf Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 30 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Green River Lock And Dam 3 | Significant | Satisfactory | 27 | Water Supply | 1836 |
| Gaslight Oil Company Lake | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Other | 1950 |
| John Barrett Lake | Low | Fair | 30 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Anderson Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Silver Beach Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Peabody Centertown Dam | Low | Poor | 27 | Other | 1980 |
| Lake Washburn | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Barrett Hill Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1963 |
| William Riley Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1965 |