Kentucky River Lock & Dam 9
Kentucky — Jessamine County — KENTUCKY RIVER
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jessamine |
| River | KENTUCKY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.84329, -84.44036 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 294 ft |
| NID Storage | 16,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,030 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | January 29, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1907 |
| Primary Purpose | Navigation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY |
| Other Name | Kentucky River Lock & Dam 9 |
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.