Kentucky River Lock and Dam 1

Kentucky — Carroll County

Location

StateKentucky
CountyCarroll
Coordinates38.65832, -85.14447

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length462 ft
NID Storage25,290 acre-ft
Max Storage25,290 acre-ft
Surface Area1,310 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1839
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCommonwealth of Kentucky

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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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