Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks and Dam
Kentucky, Bracken County, OHIO RIVER
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bracken |
| River | OHIO RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.79377, -84.17191 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 138 ft |
| Dam Height | - |
| Dam Length | 2,105 ft |
| NID Storage | 609,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 609,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21,700 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | June 21, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Navigation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Huntington District |
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.