Barren River Dam
Kentucky — Allen County — BARREN RIVER
Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Allen |
| River | BARREN RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.89341, -86.12568 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 146 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 3,970 ft |
| NID Storage | 815,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 815,150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10,000 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 16, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Louisville District |
| Other Name | Barren River Lake |
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.