9Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Taylor County, Kentucky
Taylor County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Taylor County is 73 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Green River Dam at 144 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green River Dam | High | Not assessed | 144 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1969 |
| Campbellsville Reservoir Dam | Significant | Fair | 49 | Water Supply | 1951 |
| Caulk Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 66 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Porter Reservoir Dam | Low | Not assessed | 42 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Glenn Hawkins Lake (upper) | Low | Not assessed | 38 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Spurlington Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 33 | Recreation | 1951 |
| Glenn Hawkins Lake (lower) | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Ferrill Reservoir Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Recreation | 1940 |
| Oakland Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Recreation | 1950 |