Kentucky River Lock & Dam 6
Kentucky — Mercer County — KENTUCKY RIVER
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Mercer |
| River | KENTUCKY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.92678, -84.82149 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| NID Storage | 16,310 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,310 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 16, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1891 |
| Primary Purpose | Navigation |
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Other Name | Kentucky River Lock & Dam 6 |
Location Map
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.