9Total Dams
2High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Spencer County, Kentucky
Spencer County has 9 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 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Spencer County is 62 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Taylorsville Dam at 162 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorsville Dam | High | Not assessed | 162 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1983 |
| Wallitsch Dam | High | Poor | 27 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Plum Creek Frs 18 | Significant | Fair | 40 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Plum Creek Frs No 17 | Significant | Fair | 37 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Plum Creek Frs No 16 | Low | Not assessed | 39 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Plum Creek Frs No 15 | Low | Not assessed | 35 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Robert Smith Dam | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Recreation | |
| Vs Shewmaker Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 28 | Other | 1955 |
| Plum Creek Frs No 12 | Low | Poor | 28 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |