Kingdom Come State Park Dam

Kentucky — Harlan County — POOR FORK CUMBERLAND RIVER

Location

StateKentucky
CountyHarlan
RiverPOOR FORK CUMBERLAND RIVER
Coordinates36.99006, -82.98663

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length170 ft
NID Storage28 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 17, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerCOMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Other NameKingdom Come State Park Lake

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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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