Mortons Gap Reservoir Dam
Kentucky — Hopkins County — FLAT CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| River | FLAT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.23405, -87.47604 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | April 30, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1945 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Other Name | Mortons Gap Reservoir |
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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.