Buckhorn Lake Dam: Flood Control, a Lost Town, and a Park on the Middle Fork

Alex R. Hall

doi:10.59350/2ae7g-yg584

September 9, 2025Open Access

Buckhorn Lake Dam: Flood Control, a Lost Town, and a Park on the Middle Fork

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Key Points

The construction of the buckhorn lake dam significantly improved flood control in the region, stabilizing water flow.
Floods in the area were severe, and the dam was built to manage dangerous conditions caused by heavy runoff.
The project's historical context highlights its dual role in flood management and as a marker of community displacement.
The confluence of waterways at Buckhorn Lake was pivotal for understanding how geographical features affect flood risk.

Implication

This analysis observes flood control measures and their implications for a lost town in the Middle Fork area.

Abstract

Appalachian History Series The Middle Fork Setting and Purpose Where the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River cuts through steep country in Perry and Leslie counties, the federal government built Buckhorn Lake Dam to tame dangerous floods and stabilize low flows. The site sits above the confluence where narrow ridges funnel runoff into quick crests.

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