Campbellsburg Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Campbellsburg Dam, also known as Campbellsburg Reservoir, is a privately-owned structure located in Henry County, Kentucky.
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Summary
Completed in 1940, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 400 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 77.2 acre-feet. Situated on Carmon Creek, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 6.4 acres for visitors to enjoy various water-based activities.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Campbellsburg Dam is regulated and inspected by the Kentucky Division of Water to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam's uncontrolled spillway type and lack of outlet gates contribute to its simple design, emphasizing its focus on recreational use rather than flood control or water supply management. With a last inspection date in May 2013 and an inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," suggesting a need for further evaluation to determine its overall structural integrity.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Campbellsburg Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately-owned earth dam that balances the demands of recreation with the need for regulatory oversight and safety measures. Its location on Carmon Creek in Henry County, Kentucky, offers a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate the intersection of human engineering with natural water systems. As discussions around water resource management and climate adaptation continue to evolve, Campbellsburg Dam serves as a tangible example of how infrastructure can both enhance and interact with the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
CARMON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
77.2 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Kentucky River At Lock 2 At Lockport
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4990cfs |
Kentucky River At Lock 3 At Gest
|
4930cfs |
Ohio River At Markland Dam Near Warsaw
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44700cfs |
Floyds Fork Near Pewee Valley
|
25cfs |
Harrods Creek At Highway 329 Nr Goshen
|
136cfs |
Eagle Creek At Glencoe
|
107cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Campbellsburg Dam