Walter Smith Lake Dam
Kentucky — Larue County — ROLLING FORK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Larue |
| River | ROLLING FORK |
| Coordinates | 37.66690, -85.61440 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 842 ft |
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 21, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1973 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BUCK HAVEN INC |
| Other Name | Smith 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.