Dams in Washington County, Kentucky
16Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Washington County, Kentucky
Washington County has 16 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. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Washington County is 64 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Willisburg Lake Dam at 77 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willisburg Lake Dam | High | Poor | 77 | Water Supply | 1968 |
| Old Springfield Reservoir Dam | High | Satisfactory | 36 | Water Supply | 1930 |
| Sam Nally Dam | Low | Not Rated | 44 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Hugh L Grundy Farm Dam | Low | Not Rated | 38 | Recreation | 1963 |
| New Springfield Reservoir Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 33 | Water Supply | 1950 |
| Willis Walker Farm Dam | Low | Not Rated | 31 | Recreation | 1968 |
| St Rose Lake (upper) | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Other | 1952 |
| Goode Pay Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Truman Lawson Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Other | 1966 |
| John Barber Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Lincoln Homestead Dam No 2 | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation | 1990 |
| St Rose Lake (lower) | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Other | 1968 |
| Morrison Onan Farm Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Irrigation | 1967 |
| Lincoln Homestead State Park Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1957 |
| Sam Smith Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Aw Tate Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Other | 1960 |