The Hyden Leslie County Water District Dam, located in Hyden, Kentucky, is a gravity dam built in 1968 with a primary purpose of water supply.
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Situated on the Middle Fork Kentucky River, this dam has a height of 10 feet and a length of 181 feet, providing a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet with a surface area of 13.8 acres. The dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water and has undergone inspections, with a hazard potential rated as low and a condition assessment of fair.
Although the dam has not been significantly modified since its construction, it remains an essential infrastructure for water resource management in the region. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and is designed to handle the normal water discharge from the river. Despite its age, the Hyden Leslie County Water District Dam continues to play a vital role in ensuring a reliable water supply for the community while maintaining a satisfactory level of safety and functionality.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
181 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
MIDDLE FORK KENTUCKY RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
13.8 |
Drainage Area |
203 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
Cutshin Creek At Wooton
|
25cfs |
North Fork Kentucky River At Hazard
|
293cfs |
Cumberland River Near Harlan
|
582cfs |
Goose Creek At Manchester
|
125cfs |
Poor Fork At Cumberland
|
103cfs |
Martins Fork Near Smith
|
144cfs |