Green River Lock and Dam 1

Kentucky — Henderson County — GREEN RIVER

Location

StateKentucky
CountyHenderson
RiverGREEN RIVER
Coordinates37.85884, -87.40986

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length908 ft
NID Storage62,400 acre-ft
Max Storage62,400 acre-ft
Surface Area3,764 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 18, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Louisville District

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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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