Mildred King Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mildred King Lake Dam, located in Lee County, Kentucky, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1963 by Skyles Oil Company.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 30 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 7.4 acre-feet. The dam overlooks Miller Fork, offering a serene and picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.

Despite its low hazard potential, Mildred King Lake Dam is regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, ensuring that the dam meets state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has not been rated for its condition assessment. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, there are currently no specific risk management measures in place for the dam. With its tranquil surroundings and moderate risk profile, Mildred King Lake Dam presents an intriguing site for those interested in water resource management and climate-related studies in the region.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

MILLER FORK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Drainage Area

0.06

Nid Storage

20

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

30
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.