Lankford Dam
Kentucky — Marion County — MEDLOCK CK OFFSTREAM
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Marion |
| River | MEDLOCK CK OFFSTREAM |
| Coordinates | 37.47504, -85.20592 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 7, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1970 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | JOHN PURDOM |
| Other Name | Purdom Lake |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.