Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks and Dam

Kentucky — Bracken County

Location

StateKentucky
CountyBracken
Coordinates38.79377, -84.17191

Physical Characteristics

NID Height138 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length2,105 ft
NID Storage609,800 acre-ft
Max Storage609,800 acre-ft
Surface Area21,700 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District

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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