16Total Dams
15High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County has 16 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 15 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Pike County is 43 years old. The most common purpose is tailings. The tallest dam is Sidney Slurry Impoundment at 665 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 665 | Tailings | |
| Long Fork Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 665 | Tailings | |
| Sukey Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 478 | Tailings | |
| Rob Fork Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 450 | Tailings | |
| Cow Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 442 | Tailings | |
| Burke Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 421 | Tailings | |
| Big Groundhog Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 412 | Tailings | |
| Upper Lick Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 370 | Tailings | |
| Scotts Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 305 | Tailings | |
| Millstone Branch Slurry Impoundment No. 1 | High | Not assessed | 285 | Tailings | |
| High Ridge Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 285 | Tailings | |
| Grants Branch Impoundment | High | Satisfactory | 259 | Recreation | 1997 |
| Lick Branch Refuse Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 250 | Tailings | |
| Millstone Branch Slurry Impoundment No.2 | High | Not assessed | 200 | Tailings | |
| Fishtrap Dam | High | Not assessed | 195 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1969 |
| Rob Fork Fresh Water Impoundment | Significant | Not assessed | 43 | Water Supply |