Fishpond Lake Dam
Kentucky — Letcher County — FISHPOND CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Letcher |
| River | FISHPOND CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.15693, -82.67845 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 105 ft |
| Dam Height | 105 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | November 17, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | LETCHER COUNTY FISCAL COURT |
| Other Name | Payne Gap 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.