Martin County Lake Dam
Kentucky — Martin County — ROCKHOUSE CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Martin |
| River | ROCKHOUSE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.92065, -82.56754 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 29, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Other Name | Martin County 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.