KU Ghent South Cooling Pond

Kentucky — Carroll County — OFF STREAM

Location

StateKentucky
CountyCarroll
RiverOFF STREAM
Coordinates38.74968, -85.01755

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length6,000 ft
NID Storage429 acre-ft
Max Storage429 acre-ft
Surface Area210 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 29, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1994
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeOther
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLG&E and KU Energy, LLC
Other NameSouth Cooling Pond

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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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