Dams in Pike County, Kentucky
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 Available | 665 | Tailings | |
| Long Fork Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 665 | Tailings | |
| Sukey Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 478 | Tailings | |
| Rob Fork Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 450 | Tailings | |
| Cow Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 442 | Tailings | |
| Burke Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 421 | Tailings | |
| Big Groundhog Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 412 | Tailings | |
| Upper Lick Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 370 | Tailings | |
| Scotts Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 305 | Tailings | |
| Millstone Branch Slurry Impoundment No. 1 | High | Not Available | 285 | Tailings | |
| High Ridge Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 285 | Tailings | |
| Grants Branch Impoundment | High | Satisfactory | 259 | Recreation | 1997 |
| Lick Branch Refuse Impoundment | High | Not Available | 250 | Tailings | |
| Millstone Branch Slurry Impoundment No.2 | High | Not Available | 200 | Tailings | |
| Fishtrap Dam | High | Not Available | 195 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1969 |
| Rob Fork Fresh Water Impoundment | Significant | Not Available | 43 | Water Supply |