Kentucky River Lock & Dam No. 11

Kentucky — Estill County — Kentucky

Location

StateKentucky
CountyEstill
RiverKentucky
Coordinates37.78436, -84.10328

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length260 ft
NID Storage6,900 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area579 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 13, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1906
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner TypeState
OwnerCommonwealth of Kentucky
Other NameKentucky River Lock & Dam 11

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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.

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