City of Fort Wright Dam

Kentucky — Kenton County — HORSE BR

Location

StateKentucky
CountyKenton
RiverHORSE BR
Coordinates39.05190, -84.54436

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length120 ft
NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJanuary 19, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed2004
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF FORT WRIGHT
Other NameFort Wright Detention Lake

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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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