Barkley Lock and Dam
Kentucky — Lyon County — CUMBERLAND
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Lyon |
| River | CUMBERLAND |
| Coordinates | 37.02167, -88.22000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 157 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 10,180 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,082,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,082,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57,920 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 1, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1966 |
| Primary Purpose | Navigation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Nashville District |
| Other Name | Lake Barkley |
Location Map
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.