Kentucky River Lock & Dam No. 7

Kentucky — Mercer County — Kentucky River

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMercer
RiverKentucky River
Coordinates37.82970, -84.72490

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length375 ft
NID Storage5,828 acre-ft
Max Storage5,828 acre-ft
Surface Area777 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 11, 2021
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1926
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeState
OwnerCommonwealth of Kentucky
Other NameMother Ann Lee Hydroelectric Station

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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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