Fordsville Lake Dam

Kentucky — Ohio County

Location

StateKentucky
CountyOhio
Coordinates37.63865, -86.71088

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage230 acre-ft
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCITY OF FORDSVILLE

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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.

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