Northern Ky Airport Dam
Kentucky — Boone County — GUNPOWDER CREEK
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Boone |
| River | GUNPOWDER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.02968, -84.67579 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| NID Storage | 769 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 769 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 27, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1999 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Roller-Compacted Concrete |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KY INTERERNATIONAL AIRPORT |
| Other Name | Northern Ky Airport Dam |
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.