Elkhorn Lake Dam
Kentucky — Letcher County — ELKHORN CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Letcher |
| River | ELKHORN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.16837, -82.63469 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | November 17, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1912 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF JENKINS |
| Other Name | Elkhorn 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.