Smokey Valley Dam

Kentucky — Carter County

Location

StateKentucky
CountyCarter
Coordinates38.36599, -83.11810

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length260 ft
NID Storage845 acre-ft
Max Storage845 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

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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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