Smokey Valley Dam
Kentucky — Carter County — SMOKEY CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Carter |
| River | SMOKEY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.36599, -83.11810 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| NID Storage | 845 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 845 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | April 18, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1953 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Other Name | Carter Caves State Park |
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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.