Kingdom Come State Park Dam
Kentucky — Harlan County — POOR FORK CUMBERLAND RIVER
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harlan |
| River | POOR FORK CUMBERLAND RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.99006, -82.98663 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | — |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | December 17, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Other Name | Kingdom Come State Park 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.