6Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Whitley County, Kentucky
Whitley County has 6 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.
The average dam in Whitley County is 55 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Bennetts Branch Slurry Dam at 340 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts Branch Slurry Dam | High | Not assessed | 340 | Water Supply | |
| Module No. 6 | Low | Not assessed | 40 | Tailings | |
| Module No. 5 | Low | Not assessed | 40 | Tailings | |
| Moonbow | Low | Not assessed | 37 | Water Supply | 1957 |
| Fresh Water Pond | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Other | |
| Powers Branch | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Recreation | 1985 |